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5 PRODUCTIVITY HABITS
HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE
DEMONSTRATE
By: Patricia Diesel, CPC
I have heard it said, (actually it was from Bren-
don Burchard, one of the top performance
coaches in the world) that there are two types
of people in this world – “People who say ‘I
don’t know how’ and so therefore they stop”
and “People who say ‘I don’t know how’ and
they go and find out how.”
We could perceive that one type is successful
while the other is unsuccessful if we were
going to view this from a standpoint of pro-
ductivity. Speaking of productivity, I have also
heard that highly successful people have a
common trait. They are consistent in produc-
ing. But beyond that, there are (according to
Brendon Burchard) five habits that people
demonstrate who are truly productive…let’s
take a look.
Habit #1: Raise Your Ambitions
“You are only productive to the degree of
motivation stirred by your ambitions.”
– Brendon Burchard
So what does this quote mean? It asks; What
are you fired up about? What are your
dreams? If you can’t answer this, then per-
haps it’s time to ask the bigger question…
What is your purpose in this life? You can
then work your way up from there. We all
need to feel connected to something that
breeds life in us. Can you remember when
you were connected in the past to a dream
and how excited you were? I can tell you this,
if you are feeling unproductive, it’s probably
due to unclear ambitions. So go ahead – go
for it! Remember this…raising your ambition
doesn’t have to be about having more money,
fancy cars, etc. It can be about service, such as
being a better dad or a better boss. Even
monks strive to deepen their meditation to
their source…think about it!
Habit #2: Own Your Morning
Now, let’s be truthful here. If your morning is
running on chaos, your day will be trapped in
reaction mode – yes? Of course it will be. I
learned a few statistics from Brendon on this
matter. I learned that we can gain 30% of our
productivity if we choose not to check our
email in the first 60 minutes of waking up. It
seems that 85% of us grab our phone upon
rising, perhaps before we even give our sig-
nificant other a morning kiss. Amazing isn’t
it? I mean seriously, be honest…do you do
this? If you do, well guess what – you’re the
ultimate reactionary!
Let’s take back control of our morning by sim-
ply putting some things into place that can
help immediately:
• Activate your body in the morning –
you’re more resilient if you workout – try
yoga/breathing/basic movements –
stretch 15/20 minutes.
• Eat a healthy breakfast – don’t skip this
important meal. Work on this – trust me,
it will serve you well.
• Set your intention and an exact work
schedule. For example, let’s say you are
writing a book – well, set a time for how
long you will write for and stick to it –
remember, productivity needs a deadline.
Habit #3: Work the Needle Movers
In other words, identify the things that need
the most attention and work on them. Did
you know that 80% of what we work on
doesn’t matter and it’s only the 20% that
actually does? Perhaps this tells us a little story
on what we are focusing on. Yes, you heard
me, we need to focus on what is important -
otherwise it will become a distraction if you
choose those tasks outside of it.
I found this little tip to be extremely helpful:
Prioritize impact, not ease. This simply means
to attack the stuff that will have the most
impact towards tomorrow, the next day, and
your vision.
Habit #4: Demonstrate, Then Delegate
Well this has always been a big one for me. I
am a firm believer that before we can turn our
work over to another – we first must master
it. Meaning, we need to know the ins and
outs of all of our work and feel confident that
we understand all of it before we delegate.
How else can we expect another to do the
type of job we expect of them? If we don’t,
we just set ourselves up for failure.
Habit # 5: Use Performance Enhancers
I know, what you must be thinking…caf-
feine…right? No, no, not at all. There are
three top performance enhancers that can
help us focus and be more productive.
1. Sleep – It’s so important. Did you know
that recent studies show that if you sleep
6 hours or less a night, that after the 10th
day you are considered legally drunk?
2. Meditation – It’s proven to lower stress
and puts the brain in a better state. It also
allows the brain to recover better as you
transition from one task to another. It’s
important to note that any time you do
anything big you need to recover with
hydration, movement, and a mental
break.
3. Plan – Yes, you heard it right. Listen, it’s
important to plan your day, otherwise you
will just be thinking through your stuff.
As Brendon says, “If you plan your day,
you’ll be a weapon in your day” – awe-
some, right?
Patricia Diesel
is a Life Recovery Coach and
Professional Organizer dedicated to bringing her
skill, inspiration and encouragement to those
who want to regain hope and enhance the qual-
ity of their life. She conveys her life transforming
lessons through her travels, speaking engage-
ments and media appearances, including GMA,
Lifetime & TLC. She has helped countless indi-
viduals restore tranquility and sense to their
lives. To learn more about Patricia, visit
www.keepitsimplenow.com or you can contact
her directly at 908-642-1226.
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RGANIZE
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