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Chris Bailey, author of<\/em> The Productivity Project.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We\u2019re all looking for ways to be more productive in life, and so is The Productivity Project<\/a><\/em><\/strong> author Chris Bailey. In fact, he\u2019s tried out nearly every tip, trick or tool out there \u2013 so you don\u2019t have to.<\/p>\n

Bailey shared some of the tactics he uses in the Game Changer session “Be More Awesome: A Fresh Approach to Productivity” at the 2017 ASAE Annual Meeting.<\/p>\n

Productivity is not about getting more done faster. Instead, Bailey said it\u2019s about doing things intentionally and with purpose. Bailey even offered a new definition of productivity: accomplishing what we intend to do. So whether that\u2019s getting through your inbox or relaxing on the beach, you are productive if you successfully completed the goal that you\u2019ve intended to accomplish during any given time.<\/p>\n

Bailey said there are three tactics in particular that he uses to maximize his productivity.<\/p>\n

1. Use the rule of three:<\/strong> Each day, week and so on, ask yourself (and write down) what three things you intend to accomplish in that day. This doesn\u2019t necessarily include all the minutiae on your to-do list \u2013 those things still need to get done \u2013 but this helps you prioritize those tasks.<\/p>\n

2. Beat procrastination:<\/strong> Think about what you\u2019re putting off right now. There are a few ways to help retrain your brain to get that task done. Try imagining that you\u2019re assigning that job to your future self (who probably doesn’t want to do the job either). Also count the costs of delaying that task. Then define the very next thing you have to do, and take smaller steps until you accomplish the original goal.<\/p>\n

3. Overcome distractions:<\/strong> Our attention is the most valuable resource we have, and we should protect it. It\u2019s much easier to deal with interruptions and distractions before they happen. Try to reduce distractions \u2013 particularly those that involve email, which can be the biggest disruption in your life \u2013 in advance.<\/p>\n

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How do you maximize your productivity? Share your hacks in the comments below.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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