In the chaotic world of entrepreneurship, it is rare that entrepreneurs assess how they work, and how they organize and execute their days. We are often running from fire to fire and donโt think about the ways we can be more efficient, more balanced, more rested and more effective. Many entrepreneurs wear this frenetic pace like a badge of honor. In an environment with so many moving parts, you would think that we would be looking for ways to get more organized and structured. It is actually quite the contrary. Entrepreneurs are always on the move.
“Think of yourself as part of the product or service you are delivering.”ย
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Say to an entrepreneur, โYou have to sleep moreโ and they sco๏ฌ. Say to an entrepreneur, โYou should turn o๏ฌ your phoneโ and they think you have escaped from an insane asylum. For some reason, entrepreneurs embrace the consistent shunning of their own personal well being and lives. Unfortunately, while this may feel like initiation dues into the club, it ends up making you less efficient and effective. Here are some things that can help:
- Do the Hardest Task First Thing in Morning. Do the most important or difficult task of the day first thing in the morning, when you are most rested and least distracted. Unfortunately, 90 percent of people check their email as soon as they get to work. Focus first on the hardest task of the day. This will allow you to apply your best to the most important jobs.
- Donโt Be at Work When You are Not at Work. Time is our most valuable asset. We take little time away from work.. When you do something social, or attend an event, or go to a family function, or watch a movie, be present. The worst thing you can do is to take time away, go to a non-business function and spend the time thinking about the business.
- Let Your Mind Wander.ย Your mind also needs to clear and your brain will appreciate different stimulus. Your mind is working twenty-four hour days thinking about the business and it needs a break. When you let yourself experience something unrelated to work, it helps settle your mind. Make time for and be open to unexpected intersections.
Think of yourself as part of the product or service you are delivering. If the diamond in your jewelry werenโt holding, wouldnโt you change the setting? If your consulting services were too expensive, wouldnโt you change the price? It is no di๏ฌerent with you. Especially with the strain you are under and the constant presence of pressure, passion, pleasure and pain, you need to be better, faster and stronger. These rules will help you build a better product to serve customers, employees, investors and you.
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