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Friday Drive #005 - Work In Your “Sweet Spot”!

Jul 14, 2023

Read Time: 90 Seconds

Hey,

Are you tired of waking up every day only to be caught in a whirlwind of urgent tasks, endless emails, and constant interruptions? It's time to break free from the shackles of the day-to-day grind and regain control of your valuable time.

Once understood and applied, Pareto’s principle, or the 80/20 rule, will revolutionize how you approach what you do.

Imagine this: out of all the emails, messages, and requests flooding your inbox each day, 80% of them are not worth your precious time. Meetings are the same; you only attend a few that make a real impact.

Prateo's principle allows you to identify the vital 20% of activities that gather 80% of the results.

Here's your mission: identify those activities that have the most significant impact on your success. Is it strategy development? Networking? Product innovation? Dedicate your first few hours of the day solely to these essential tasks.

Now, let's talk about the rest—the influx of emails, messages, and demands from your team.

Take a moment to reflect: should these distractions even be on your radar, or could they be delegated to someone else? As you face new requests and obligations daily, ask yourself whether they deserve your direct attention or should be entrusted to capable hands.

But here's the real magic: when you implement this approach for yourself and encourage your team to do the same, the entire company will align around those few key initiatives that genuinely make an impact.

Don't let the daily grind control you any longer. Take charge of your time, enhance your productivity, and unlock the true potential of your entrepreneurial journey.

Stay Focused,
Casey Cavell

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