The Productivity Paradox

In maximizing productivity, the goal is to get the most out of your time first by identifying activities that can be automated, delegated, or outsourced.  

Understanding this allows for the focus of resources on strategic leadership, personal development, expanding the team, and harnessing growth opportunities, which are pivotal in creating maximum impact for any business. Key points discussed in this episode include:

• [02:07] The Productivity Paradox. 
• [09:46] Having an awareness of things we do not have to do. 
• [10:21] Creating maximum impact; clarity of Intention, courage to act, and controlling your mind.  
• [28:22] The concept of High-Value Activities.
• [32:57] Where should you spend less time; creating a "Not-to-do" list. 
• [34:43] Finding the Domino 
• [44:33] Protecting Your Time. 
• [54:52] Parkinson's Law. 
• [57:45] Maximizing your time. 
• [59:11] The "No Naps" Principle. 
• [01:02:04] The Pareto Principle (the 80/20 rule). 

Quotes

• "We shouldn't be looking for more that has to be done, we should be proactively looking for what does not have to be done"
• "Maximum impact is a function of reducing time and improving results" 
• "It's not in the knowing, it's in the doing that we experience maximum impact and results"
• "Most people give more thought to protecting the stuff stored in their garage than protecting their time"
• "The more successful you are, the more demands on your time there will be"
• "The more specific and detailed, the more productive your meeting's going to be"
• "Effectiveness and efficiency are the makeup of productivity and performance"
• "Just Say No; this is the most valuable time propellant that I will share with you"
• "Which 20% of activities or inactivity is causing 80% of the stress you feel about not having enough time?"

Resources

• “The 4-Hour Work Week” book by Tim Ferriss
• “The Ultimate Sales Machine” book by Chet Holmes 

Connect with the Host

• Scott Cantrell on LinkedIn