Morning Motivator - Are You Inventing Things to do to Avoid the Important?

"We create stress for ourselves because you feel like you have to do it. You HAVE to. I don't feel that anymore."
- Oprah Winfrey

Disclaimer:  Today's Morning Motivator is a republication of one from a few years ago... yet very applicable today.

What is it each day that contributes MOST to your job? Is it balancing the books? Generating new sales opportunities? Establishing the schedule for upcoming events?  And... What do you do FIRST in your day?

Interestingly, most people DREAD the primary function of the trade. Sales people hate cold calls, Accountants hate bookkeeping, HR reps hate review management. More interestingly, we often are in our trade because we are so NATURALLY skilled in it. Yet, we make 1000 reasons a day not to do what needs done first.

Do you want to get to the "next level" professionally? What is holding you back? Why don't you go tackle that task first and get it out of the way?

2 DEGREE SUCCESS STEP:
The most efficient path to success is directly through your highest value activity. The quickest way to effective accomplishment is by eliminating non-valuable tasks:

- IDENTIFY your primary value added activity (what is the most important thing you do today?)

- FOCUS on the time wasters in your daily function (emails... All emails!, phone calls that lack direction or purpose, meetings that are for reporting - not action)

- ELIMINATE the time wasters as much as possible (most "crisis" are nothing more than over reaction... Don't let the drama slow you down)

- BATCH the low level tasks (call backs, emails, follow up letters) and spend imited, specific time to accomplish

By limiting your access to time wasters, batching your low level tasks and focusing on the most valuable activity - you can expect to free up 2 hours per day (10 hours per week) that you can now use for YOUR personal development! How to leave work early is another Morning Motivator yet to come..

Have a great weekend!

Cheers,

Zach

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