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Episode Brief Description

As entrepreneurs, our time is literally money.  In this episode, we introduce 5 of the biggest productivity drains and provide your strategies to overcome them.

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Key Insights & Timestamps

• [00:52] – Welcome
• [04:14] – Multitasking
• [09:03] – Choose a maximum of 3 things you’re “doing”
• [11:03] – Time Blocking
• [14:30] – Handeling distractions
• [17:01] – Increase focus and productivity by impementing limits – ie checking email only twice daily, at specified times
• [23:01] – Keeping track and developing a working system for you
• [25:06] – Planning work in advance
• [26:43] – Staying accountable
• [43:19] – Identify the most important tasks, make use of tools and outsource when able
• [43:48] – Your Homework
• [45:49] – Tom’s Bookshelf

Your Homework

Which of these drains is keeping you from getting more done? Check out our old post about creating a Kanban board!

Tom’s Homework: Choose 1 goal for the next 90 days and the top 3 key actions you will take to reach that goal.

Tom’s Bookshelf

The One Thing

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Resources Mentioned

• Serial Startups Show 23 Overcoming Your Biggest Productivity Drains Part 1
• Serial Startups Show 24 Overcoming Your Biggest Productivity Drains Part 2
• Plan With Purpose: The Ultimate Guide to Creating Your Ideal Lifestyle
• Lifestyle Builders Mentorship
• Join our Free Facebook Group for Family-Focused Entrepreneurs