Efficiencies I learned from the Pandemic
?Pre-pandemic, I would be on a plane every other week.?I also spent hours driving.?I felt guilty if I did not visit my locations in Findlay, Foxboro, Saraland, Tolleson etc.?And I felt I needed to go to customer meetings and trade shows.?I felt I needed to meet suppliers in person.
Pre-pandemic, I would accept most invitations for lunch, dinner, entertainment etc if they fit my schedule.?Those added to my driving since many were in Toronto so could add another 2-3 hours of drive time.?Even those that were in Guelph, they would take an extra 30-60 minutes.
My pre-pandemic diet was much worse because of the unhealthy food choices available at restaurants.??Eating at home has been healthy.
Pre-pandemic I worked out in a gym.?Not a big deal?but that added 10-20 minutes driving for each workout depending on which gym I was working out at.?I have developed good work out habits at home (but I always could stand to lift weights more often)
Pre-pandemic I spent 25 minutes daily driving too and from work.
Pre-pandemic, a speaking engagement could take me 4-5 hours by the time I travelled, spoke and stayed for an event.?These were replaced by podcasts which take only 30-60 minutes.
Pre-pandemic, I estimate I wasted 20-35 hours per week that I do not waste now.
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The time savings in pandemic have been huge...but somehow I managed to fill this time and am as busy as I have ever been.
I have always been a "yes man".?I accept meetings and calls with almost anyone who asks.?I know that is partly what fills/clogs my calendar.
Pre-pandemic I thought I had to do all these things to be successful.?I now realize often they were not as necessary.??There were many efficiencies that were forced on me by the pandemic.
As we come out of lockdown, I now can choose the life I want post-pandemic.?I can choose some of the efficiencies I learned from the pandemic.
I will say no more.?I will travel much less - likely 1/3 of what I used to do.?I will continue doing video calls since now everyone is good at them.
Jim Estill
Business Development Associate - Middle East at Danby Appliances
3 年Good advice , Thanks for sharing
Director of Operations at Danby Appliances
3 年Jim thanks for sharing the note. I couldn't agree more with your sentiments. It's amazing how we've adapted to become more efficient leaders and managers even though for many of us - me . . . it was a transition that I would have never made on my own.
Director Danby Sales Support - North America/MIS Support
3 年Good read. A great thing for me is, I was able to spend quality time with my family and it has brought us closer.
Operations
3 年all good points
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3 年Bravo Jim!