Being productive in an increasingly distracted world is a prized asset.
I’ve analysed the habits of productive people for many years. Some are surprising.
Here are some commonalities:
They don’t wait to feel good to take action.
They know their mood is lifted once they take action.
Are closely attuned to their priorities.
They don’t do things for the sake of doing them.
They continually ask: ‘what is worth doing the most, right now, given my longer-term goals?’
They care less about HOW things are done and more about WHY things must get done.
They remind themselves of their purpose several times a day.
Biased to completing things.
People who leave a trail of unfinished projects are more likely to run out of steam.
Include at least 20 minutes of daily exercise.
They don’t see this as a separate’ chore.’ Instead, it is to enhance the quality of their productive work.
