FBF15: The Popularity of Productivity

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Jake Carlson | Podcaster | Speaker | Leadership Mentor

FBF Episode 015: Productivity Secrets of the Uber Successful

Jake Carlson | Podcaster | Speaker | Leadership Mentor         Jake Carlson | Podcaster | Speaker | Leadership Mentor        
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    Episode Summary:

    In this episode of the Family Before Fortune Podcast we take a deep dive into productivity. It is no secret that people feel overwhelmed in their jobs; so much so that a culture has been created of wearing your work as a badge of honor. So for this podcast I took a look at some of the busiest most productive people I could, people who are literally changing the world, and I identified what they suggest as productivity hacks. In this episode we discuss the 15 productivity tips of the uber successful.

    On my bookshelf:

    Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

    Interesting online webtool:

    Google Calendar

    Main topic:

    15 tips from the uber successful:

    1. Get some sleep- Arianna Huffington
    2. Proactive- Stephen King
    3. Don’t wait for the perfect moment- start now – Darren Hardy
    4. Add down time into your life for recovery – vacations, television, going out
    5. Focus on your high impact priorities – Brian Tracy
    6. Disciplines, routines and rituals
    7. Join the 5am wake up club with me – Howard Schultz
    8. Mind your physical health with exercise, healthy eating and more H2O- Richard Branson
    9. Trying saying no little more often- Greg McKeown
    10. How much is your time worth- work on high value opportunities – Jim Rohn
    11. Eliminate or remove or control distractions like social media
    12. Write down your todo list- don’t overload your head (as discussed in podcast episode 014)
    13. Use technology- even pay for it
    14. Learn from others- Mentors, conferences, books, podcasts – Tiger Woods
    15. Be flexible

    Quote of the week: “Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning and focused effort.” -Paul J. Meyer

    Items Mentioned in the podcast:

    There Is No B2B or B2c: It’s Human to Human #H2h by Bryan Kramer

    What is Your Motivation? The Carrot or the Stick? Part I

    What is Your Motivation? The Stick or Carrot? Part II

     

    About the author

    Jake Carlson is a popular speaker, accountability partner, and host of the Modern Leadership podcast. Jake built his business while traveling with his family around the world. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn. Read more about him here.

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