7 Habits for MAXIMUM PRODUCTIVITY in 2023

Summary

• Curate your social media carefully: At age 23, I started unfollowing people on social media who didn't help me focus on my goals. If you're distracted or feeling negative while scrolling, unfollow those who aren't contributing positively to your objectives. Conduct a review to remove distractions and align your feed with your mission.
• Don't text back immediately: I learned to not respond to texts right away when I was 21. This taught others how to interact with me and allowed me to stay focused on my priorities. Being considered a bad texter is a small price for achieving my goals.
• Use your cellphone as a reward: While working, keep your phone out of reach until you've completed a task. This minimizes distractions and helps maintain focus. Create a physical barrier to avoid temptation and stay on track.
• Implement a season of 'No': To be productive, recognize when you need to decline invitations and requests. My partner Alex and I adopted this strategy with Gym Launch, saying no to nearly everything to focus on our business. True freedom lies in the ability to say no to non-essential activities.
• Schedule deep work time: Protect time for focused, uninterrupted work and avoid scheduling meetings that disrupt this. I don't take meetings before 11 AM, using mornings to progress significant objectives. This prepares you to serve others more effectively and prevents constant reactivity.
• Skip obligatory celebrations: I choose not to participate in many traditional celebrations and events. Prioritizing my own goals over societal or familial expectations allows me to concentrate on what's truly important and avoid playing catch-up. Audit your own engagements to determine which align with your priorities.
• Have outcome-focused interactions: When meeting or talking to someone, I always ensure there's a clear goal for our interaction. This avoids wasting time on aimless conversations and ensures the time spent aligns with my objectives. Create rules that make your time investment worthwhile.

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How To Take Action

I would suggest carefully curating your social media to remove distractions that can derail your focus on your goals. Do a "social media cleanse" by unfollowing anyone who doesn't help you stay on track with your objectives. This is a quick and free way to improve your mental environment.

Another good thing to do is to not text back immediately. Letting messages wait teaches others to respect your time and helps you stay concentrated on what's important. It might take some practice, but remember your goals come first, not instant replies.

Make your cellphone a reward for completing tasks. This means putting it out of sight while working, and only allowing yourself to check it once you're done with a specific activity. It's a simple change but can greatly boost your productivity.

Implementing a 'season of no' can also be very valuable. Say no to things that do not serve your current objectives, freeing up time for what really matters. Start by canceling one thing this week that doesn't align with your goals—it's okay to prioritize your needs!

Scheduling deep work time is crucial. Block off hours where no meetings are allowed so you can focus on your most important tasks. Try setting your mornings as meeting-free times, and use that for your most challenging work.

Consider skipping celebrations that don't align with your personal goals. Audit your calendar and decide what events truly matter to you. It's not necessary to attend everything you're invited to if it doesn't serve your purpose.

Lastly, aim for outcome-focused interactions. Before any meeting or call, ask what the goal is. If there isn't a clear purpose that aligns with your objectives, it might be best to decline.

These suggestions are low-cost and require little time to implement but can have a significant impact on achieving your personal and professional growth.

Quotes

"Freedom is not the ability to say yes, freedom is the ability to say no"

– Leila Hormozi

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"If you're proactive you're focused on preparing, if you're reactive you're focused on repairing"

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"I use that time in the morning to move forward the things that move for the biggest goals I have"

– Leila Hormozi

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"I don't go to weddings, I don't celebrate a lot of holidays"

– Leila Hormozi

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"I always am asking people what's the point of the interaction"

– Leila Hormozi