The Ultimate Productivity Hack Is Saying No
Almost everything. In the last few years I’ve tried to take on an approach of saying no to everything that doesn’t energize me personally or creatively. It’s incredibly hard to do, as I am typically someone who wants to help others, and in my business there is always one more fundraiser or cause to support. But over time, those commitments cannibal
... See moreTimothy Ferriss • Tribe of Mentors: Short Life Advice from the Best in the World
t’s worth asking if things are necessary. Many of them are not, and a simple “no” will be more productive than whatever work the most efficient person can muster.
James Clear • The Ultimate Productivity Hack is Saying No
the point is not to say no to all requests. The point is to say no to the nonessentials so we can say yes to the things that really matter. It is to say no—frequently and gracefully—to everything but what is truly vital.
Greg Mckeown • Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
Simplicity. It is hard to focus on the signal when you’re constantly surrounded by noise. It is more difficult to eat healthy when your kitchen is filled with junk food. It is more difficult to focus on reading a blog post when you have 10 tabs open in your browser. It is more difficult to accomplish your most important task when you fall into the ... See more
James Clear • How to Optimize Your Daily Decisions
The real measure of any time management technique is whether or not it helps you neglect the right things.