Jul 11, 2024
- Productivity
- Burnout, Mindset, Productivity
Articles about Productivity for a one person business
I write about Productivity for solopreneurs
FAQs from solopreneurs about Productivity
" What’s your system for consistency? "
I go on and on about consistency being key.
I’m pretty consistent about it 🥁😂
But the gurus are right about x1 thing:
Consistency IS key to growing a solo business…
IF you want to do it without burnout.
like most of us,
I’m easily distracted.
My daily world is full of shiny objects, hacks, distractions.
If you want to grow a 6 figure freelance business there’s a lot of stuff to do.
But the more you add to your plate,
the less you’ll get done and
The worse you’ll about it
The only strategy that works for me?
I’m easily distracted.
The only strategy that works for me?
↘️ Take a big project,
↘️ Break it into steps,
↘️ Turn steps into habits you can repeat daily
↘️ Put it into your daily schedule
↘️ Do daily, weekly and monthly reviews to make sure I’m on track
This keeps me working on the important things everyday,
Instead of whatever cr💩p comes up in my inbox
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If you feel like you need to get better at consistency,
On Life by Design #26 I share x5 consistency systems for freelancers,
that helped me double my revenue every year for ten years..
- — from Bren Kinfa
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" How do I prioritize my never ending todo list? "
The key is to let go of the idea of getting everything done.
Draw an actual line on your list.
Everything below doesn’t get done.
Plan weekly.
Triage daily.
Read my full guide to how I manage my todo list without overwhelm.
- — from Priyesh
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" What is the most effective time management secret you’ve used all your life "
I used to be obsessed with productivity hacks.
Then I read 4000 weeks, you read it?
I’d also read The 80/20 principle
Here’s a 5 second summary of time management that goes beyond “productivity hacks”
The better you get at your job, the more things you’ll have to do.
You think by being more productive you’ll be able to complete tasks quicker and clear your plate.
But here’s the secret:
Tasks lead to tasks.
The more productive you are, the busier you get.
There will never be enough time to do all of them.
You need learn to focus,
and do only the 20% of stuff that makes a difference.
And get ok with letting the rest slide.
It’s easier said than done though hahaha
As a completionist myself, this is hard.
Welcome to the joys of solopreneurship.
Get in.
Do the important work.
Get out.
- — from Success Oluwanifemi
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" how do you handle overthinking? "
I’m a terrible overthinker.
Sometimes it’s a superpower, which helps you brainstorm ideas
But often it’s a crutch which has you cycling through the same problem over and over with no progress.
- If it doesn’t need actioned now, write it down in a braindump list. Your mind is designed to hold onto unfinished tasks. braindumping reduces mental overwhelm
- If it’s a relevant problem, then try to work through it.
- Pick a habitual task that requires a little thought with movement like mowing the grass or walking the dog
- Process the problem while you do that
- If mind wanders bring it back gently to the problem
- Write down any insights that occur for clarity. Writing helps your process and define your thoughts.
- Notice when you’re “stuck in a loop” covering the same thoights over and over. Jot it down and move to the next stage of the problem.
- At the end tidy up your notes into an action list with microsteps that you can do now or later.
- Store it in your second brain or personal knowledge system for Solopreneurs that you can access later, and let go of for now .
- — from edi
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