4 Productivity Hacks from 4 Outstanding Entrepreneurs

You probably already know this: time is one of your most valuable assets (if not the most valuable one). The question is, do you live up to that truth? Some of the most important decisions you'll make as an entrepreneur are related to how you spend your time.

The following hacks will not only save you time but help you make the most out of the time you put into your business... Oh and did I mention these are the techniques entrepreneurs like Elon Musk and Richard Branson practice regularly? Keep reading so you can incorporate them in your daily routines as well.

#1 Richard Branson and making lists

Branson carries a notebook wherever he goes and creates lists to get his stuff done. While many people think that creating lists lowers productivity, the fact is that if you organize them the right way and work on the items so they don’t accumulate, it becomes a complete game changer for your performance. This is supported by the fact that the human brain is made to create and execute but not necessarily to remember everything. 

#2 Eric Bandholz and focusing on getting less done

The founder of BeardBrand.com invites others to re-think the question, “how can I get more done?” and focusing on how to do less. This leaves the room for your imagination to kick in. You can get a virtual assistant and outsource some tasks, you can review your current processes and optimize them, you can try a new automation method, etc. This fresh approach will help you become more productive, which is the end goal.

#3 Elon Musk starts with critical emails

Even though Elon Musk is the CEO of three fast-paced companies, he only dedicates thirty minutes everyday to answer emails. According to Musk, the secret resides in filtering what is critical from what is not. By tackling the emails that have the highest priority or impact he is able to have a day full of activity dedicating his mind to what he considers the most important things for his business.

#4 Dustin Moskowitz and his meeting-free day

The CEO of Asana borrowed this practice from Facebook. Every Wednesday he blocks his calendar completely and focuses on getting his most important tasks done. He allows his employees to do the same. This brings him amazing results because he can be creative and proactive instead of just reacting to the tasks that demand his attention and time.

What are your thoughts on these hacks? 

I hope you found them useful, now it’s time to jump straight into the practice.

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About the Author

Founder and CEO of The Revenue Optimization Companies (T-ROC), Brett is a retail expert, serial entrepreneur and ForbesBooks author. He is a results-driven executive with decades of experience and success in the retail and technology industries. The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and Gold Stevie Award winner thrives on building businesses from the ground up and prides himself on being at the forefront of technology. Brett has been directly involved with the development, opening, and operating 1,000’s of retail communications stores nationwide, as well as the management of large-scale, high-performance field sales teams. Brett has hands-on experience and a track record of success with start-ups, profit turnarounds, mergers & acquisitions, IPOs, and fundraising. His companies have assisted Fortune 500 companies such as Apple, Samsung, T-Mobile, AT&T, Walmart, Comcast, and many more. Companies Brett has founded have been listed on the Inc. 500|5000 more than 15 times as well as regularly appearing on the fastest growing company lists of The Deloitte Technology Fast 500 and many others. Brett believes in combining people and technology to help companies reduce costs and increase sales while always exceeding customers’ expectations. To learn more about Brett and his companies, visit www.trocglobal.com, or www.brettbeveridge.com.