Summary: To be more productive, focus on working on things you care about and prioritize your tasks effectively. Make lists to keep track of your goals and avoid distractions, and ensure you allocate time for thinking and important projects. Remember that productivity is not just about doing more; it’s also about doing the right things.
If you get 10% more done and 1% better every day compared to someone else, the compounded difference is massive. (View Highlight)
Picking the right thing to work on is the most important element of productivity and usually almost ignored. (View Highlight)
Stuff that you don’t like is a painful drag on morale and momentum. (View Highlight)
If you’re going to do something really important, you are very likely going to work both smart and hard. The biggest prizes are heavily competed for. (View Highlight)
My system has three key pillars: “Make sure to get the important shit done”, “Don’t waste time on stupid shit”, and “make a lot of lists”. (View Highlight)
It doesn’t matter what system you use or if you squeeze out every second if you’re working on the wrong thing.
The right goal is to allocate your year optimally, not your day. (View Highlight)
Don’t neglect your family and friends for the sake of productivity—that’s a very stupid tradeoff (and very likely a net productivity loss, because you’ll be less happy). (View Highlight)
productivity in the wrong direction isn’t worth anything at all. Think more about what to work on. (View Highlight)