Work Smart – Not Hard

This week’s podcast is all about working smart!

"The most important thing is to keep the most important thing the most important thing."

Jim Kwik

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An expert called in to fix the big-name package distribution center after the conveyor belt stopped and they were losing money by the minute.
The expert placed an “x” on the correct electrical box and turned one screw a tiny amount, then charged $10,000—turning screw=$1, knowledge of which screw to turn= $9,999.
Knowledge isn’t just power, but profit.
Today we live with an expert economy where the mind has become the source of wealth.
More you can learn, more you can earn.
Formula: Learn, earn, return.

Ability to assess and determine where to put the “x” in your life—this is the determinant of the success you achieve in life.
In today’s age you’re no longer rewarded for the hours you put in, but what you put into those hours.
You probably already work hard—now it’s time to identify the right screws to turn.
What are the activities that give you the most impact and return in your life? In the areas of health, relationship, business, joy.

Magnifies abilities—similar results with fewer efforts.
80/20 rule: 20% of your efforts yield you 80% of the results.
Most people procrastinate on the top 20% of the to-dos—this is working hard, not working smart (focusing on the 80% that give you only 20% of return).

The ability to assess and determine where to put the “x” in your life is the determinant of the success you achieve in life (or don’t achieve).
The ability to choose the correct time, place and activity has more impact on your life than any other factor.
Quote: “The most important thing is to keep the most important thing the most important thing.”

If you could accomplish only one of the goals on your to-do list today, which one would have the greatest positive impact on your life?
Where’s my focus right now?
What needs to happen for today to be a success?
What can I do to raise the odds of having a successful day?
What’s the one thing I can do today that will lead to meaningful progress towards my goal?
What one project, if completed, would likely have the most impact?
What is the best use of this moment?
What matters the most right now?

The things that matter most should never be at the mercy of the things that matter least. Keep calm and think carefully about your answers to these questions.