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Want to do more, in less time, with
better results?

The trick is to
form the same
success habits
that highly
productive
people follow.

Here are 22 habits that stand out from the rest.

1
20% of the work produces 80% of the results.20% of the work produces 80% of the results.
Focus on the things that produce results and
ignore/delegate tasks that truly don’t matter.
Use the 80/20 Rule.

2
Constantly replying to emails is a huge time sinkhuge time sink.
Don’t check your inbox more than
2 to 3 times per day (at most).
Limit Email Replies.

3
Be succinct and to the point. If it takes more than a few
lines to reply to an email, talk in person or on the phone.
Limit the Length of
Email Replies.

4
We all need rest. Getting to sleep at a reasonable
hour and getting a full night’s rest will help you
operate at peak effectivenesspeak effectiveness.
Get the Right
Amount of Sleep.

5
When processing an email or action item,
do it immediatelydo it immediately.
Follow the OHIO Strategy
(Only Handle It Once).

6
It’s easy to procrastinate thinking you’re not ready.
Preparation is great, but don’t use this as an excusedon’t use this as an excuse
to put off tasks.
Take Action on Ideas

7
You may feel like you get more done by multi-tasking.
The truth is multi-tasking splits your attentionmulti-tasking splits your attention,
which leads to subpar performance on each item.
Avoid Multi-Tasking.

8
It’s easy to create ambitious lists with 30+ action items.
Often this leads to stress and failure. Instead create a list
with 3 to 5 actions that MUST be completed3 to 5 actions that MUST be completed.
Cut Down Your To-Do List.

9
Most people are at their peak level of energy first thing in
the morningmorning. Use this time to tackle the hardest projects.
Start with the Most
Difficult Task.

10
It’s great to want to do your best, but at some point
perfectionism becomes a form of procrastinationperfectionism becomes a form of procrastination.
Good enough is good enough.
Avoid Perfectionism.

11
Short frequent breaks helps with focus and concentration.focus and concentration.
Every hour, get up, do a quick stretch, take a quick walk
and relax your mind. Use this to re-energize your mind.
Take Breaks.
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12
Establish a clear outcomeclear outcome for any project and
then work backwardswork backwards by identifying the
action items that’ll take you there.
Visualize the End Result
for a Project

13
Not only does regular exercise keep you healthy,
it also helps to manage your stress and anxietyelps to manage your stress and anxiety.
Even short walks throughout the day can help.
Exercise on a Daily Basis.

14
Just like with exercise, your body needs
quality foodsquality foods to operate at its peak levels.
Eat the Right Foods.

15
Keep your meetings to the point. Establish a clear agendaclear agenda
and reduce the amount of frivolous conversations.
Run Efficient Meetings.

16
A journal (or app) where you put all your thoughts is a
great way to follow up on potential million dollar ideasfollow up on potential million dollar ideas.
Use an “Idea Capture”
Book.

17
Worrying about things like “what to wear” takes up too
much effort. Simplify your life by establishing routinesestablishing routines for
the small decisions.
Eliminate Trivial
Decisions.

18
You often don’t get something right the first time.
PracticePractice learning from each mistake/obstacle and use this
information to make future improvementsfuture improvements.
Focus on Continuous
Improvement.

19
Treat your timetime like the valuable currencyvaluable currency that it is.
Regularly ask yourself if a specific task is truly worth
this dollar amount.
Know Your “Per Hour”
Rate.

20
Have a clear, personal reasonclear, personal reason why you’re working on
anything. If you attach it to a long-term goal,
you’re more likely to work hard at it.
Know Your
“Reason Why”.

21
Self-improvement is a life-long journey. Spend a little time
every day on learning something newlearning something new.
Invest in Yourself.

And what’s one way you can
invest in yourself?

By developing positive habits that
can enrich your life.

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