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"Do the Hard Things First" by Scott Allan is a book that emphasizes the importance of tackling difficult tasks head-on to achieve success and personal growth. Here are 8 key lessons from the book: 1. Prioritize challenging tasks: The book emphasizes the need to identify and prioritize the most difficult tasks on your to-do list. By tackling these tasks first, you build momentum and increase your productivity throughout the day. 2. Overcome procrastination: Procrastination often stems from fear or discomfort associated with difficult tasks. The book encourages readers to confront these fears and take action, as delaying the hard tasks only prolongs the stress and anxiety. 3. Break tasks into smaller steps: Large, daunting tasks can be overwhelming. The book suggests breaking them down into smaller, more manageable steps. This approach helps to reduce overwhelm and allows you to focus on one step at a time. 4. Embrace discomfort: Growth and progress often come from stepping outside of your comfort zone. The book emphasizes the importance of embracing discomfort and pushing yourself to take on challenging tasks. By doing so, you expand your skills and abilities. 5. Develop discipline and consistency: Consistently taking action on difficult tasks requires discipline. The book encourages readers to develop daily habits and routines that support their goals. By practicing discipline and consistency, you build resilience and increase your chances of success. 6. Learn from failures: The book highlights the value of learning from failures and setbacks. Instead of being discouraged by them, Allan suggests using failures as opportunities for growth and improvement. By analyzing what went wrong, you can adjust your approach and increase your chances of success in the future. 7. Celebrate small victories: Recognizing and celebrating small achievements along the way is important for maintaining motivation. The book encourages readers to acknowledge their progress, no matter how small, and use it as fuel to keep pushing forward. 8. Stay focused and avoid distractions: Distractions can derail progress on difficult tasks. Allan advises readers to eliminate or minimize distractions, such as social media or excessive multitasking, to maintain focus and productivity. "Do the Hard Things First" emphasizes the importance of taking action on difficult tasks, embracing discomfort, and developing discipline to achieve personal growth and success. #digitalmarketing #contentwriting #leadgeneration #emailmarketing #jobs #hiring #work #money LinkedIn @google @microsoft

Are you tired of the endless battles against procrastination, trying every trick in the book with little success? If you've found yourself fatigued from the constant struggle, we're here to offer a new perspective — a dual approach that promises to breathe fresh life into your quest for productivity. Check out the post that should kick start a revitalizing journey toward conquering procrastination once and for all. Let's embark on this transformative adventure together! #timemanagement #personalproductivity #orderly #todolist

Time, Money, Life I have no time, I have a million tasks. It’s impossible to delegate, only I know how it should be done. It takes longer to explain, I'd rather do it myself. No one else can handle it. ☝️ These phrases have been with me since the beginning of my business and for ten years. Until I realized that I was earning MILLIONS, but I had no time to spend them. I was like a hamster on a wheel: running and afraid to stop, convinced that everything in the business would collapse without me if I stepped out of the processes. If you see yourself in this situation, if you lack time to fill your life with new meanings, if you're afraid of losing income or feel guilty or fearful... Here are some useful tips that helped me: ✅ Photo of the Day For one (ideally three) days, record in detail every 30 minutes what you were doing. This exercise is very important; without completing it, the other steps are useless. ✅ Sort Your Tasks ❕Strategic - require your personal involvement. ❕Operational - routine tasks that can theoretically be delegated. ❕Personal - not related to business. ❕Time Wasters - do not bring significant benefits. ✅ Reflect on the List 🤍 Realize what exactly you do not like to do? 🤍 Why do you not like to do it? 🤍 What do you like to do? Just consider this thought: there is at least one person in the world who loves to do what you can't stand. Give yourself some time ⏰ to start looking at your workload differently. And next week we will continue our practical workshop! Give me your feedback so I can understand what was helpful ☝️🤓

Do you tackle your easiest to-dos first? If you said yes, you're not alone. It's pretty common, and I've been there myself. BUT... I admit it's not the most valuable use of my time, and I strongly encourage you to try the more productive approach I recommend. One of the most common questions relates to how I tackle my personal goals, tasks, and to-dos. I still have a personal life and have to manage my life & business equally. The cool thing is, whether it comes to my personal or business goals, I've done pretty following the Eat That Frog mentality (from a book by Brian Tracy). #productivity #worklifeharmony #marketingconsultants

Do you tackle your easiest to-dos first? If you said yes, you're not alone. It's pretty common, and I've been there myself. BUT... I admit it's not the most valuable use of my time, and I strongly encourage you to try the more productive approach I recommend. One of the most common questions relates to how I tackle my personal goals, tasks, and to-dos. I still have a personal life and have to manage my life & business equally. The cool thing is, whether it comes to my personal or business goals, I've done pretty following the Eat That Frog mentality (from a book by Brian Tracy). #productivity #worklifeharmony #marketingconsultants

📚 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟲 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 "𝗗𝗢 𝗜𝗧 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬" 📚 Just finished reading "DO IT TODAY," and it’s packed with practical wisdom for boosting productivity and achieving success. Here are the top six lessons I’ve learned: 1. 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗰𝘂𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 Building a career or business is tough. It requires hard work, dedication, and perseverance. Hustle, market yourself, network, and excel in your role. There are no secrets—just hard work. 2. 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲. 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲. 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲. Simplify your life by eliminating unnecessary distractions and baggage. Focus on what truly matters and make your path to success clearer and more manageable. 3. 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸. 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗗𝗼. Success comes from having a system. Establish routines, frameworks, and rules to guide your productivity. Systems create urgency, responsibility, and focus, ultimately helping you get things done. 4. 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘁 Too much of anything can be harmful, including the internet. Take breaks to avoid burnout and maintain a balanced life. 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Your focus determines the quality of your life. Without control over your attention, you face frustration and lack of progress. Focus on managing your attention, not just your time. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁 Just like you recharge your phone or refill your gas tank, you need to rest and recharge your body and mind. Prioritize rest to maintain your health and well-being. Implementing these lessons has already started making a difference in my life. Highly recommend this book for anyone looking to boost their productivity and achieve their goals! Follow me: Satyam Sharma #Productivity #SelfImprovement #DoItToday #BookRecommendations #CareerGrowth

Let's talk a little about PROCRASTINATION. Most people see procrastination from the angle of laziness, indiscipline and the unwillingness to subject oneself to getting something done when it needs to be done. But is that all there is to procrastination? Let's look at it from the following angles. I could have purchased the book, "YOUR BOOK MUST SELL" by sir Emeka Nobis a year ago, but until I needed to write my book and learn how to sell it this year, I didn't get that book. I could have enrolled for the online course, "BRAND YOUR BUSINESS RIGHT ONLINE" by Mapemond Business Academy Business Academy last year, but until I needed to start my own business and didn't know how, I didn't take that course. I could have also purchased the book, "ORGANIZED" by sir Nnamdi Ibe (FIMC,CMC) five or six months ago, but until I was ready to start my business and needed to learn how to put structure in it for it to thrive, I didn't get the book until now. - In addition to popular belief and in line with my illustration above, I feel procrastination occurs when there is NO NEED for something. E.g. If you are hungry and you need food, you'll definitely get food, nothing to procrastinate about. - I also feel procrastination is born out of the lack of resources, some individuals desire to get something's done but they are just not empowered enough to; and while people might feel they procrastinate a lot, deep down, they know what they lack is empowerment. There are always different sides to a story. Which side of this story aligns with you. Why do you think people procrastinate? Share in the comments. Let's learn. P.S. My business is 70% ready, I'm super excited. I'll share details about it soon. Stay with me😊 I am that Career Counsellor you know💪 #businesmindset #procrastination #careercounselling

SATURDAY SELF REFLECTION Have you ever heard the term “ Conflicting Priorities”? This is when you have 2 things that you want equally but 1 gets in the way of the other so don’t achieve what you want. I was talking to a friend today and I asked her about this and she had never heard this term before so I wanted to share because understanding this can be a powerful way to unblock yourself and actually see a new way to achieve both goals. Here is an example of what this looks like in real life #1 - I wanted to lose weight #2 - I want to build my business But… I work full time and only have so much time to do all the things required to accomplish both of these. When I sat down and asked myself some good questions, guess what, I got some good answers. This is one of the beautiful things about journaling, you get to step back from a situation and “draw it out” on paper and then look at it differently. What I discovered was that they both were important for the same reasons. I wan to lose weight to show up more confident in my life AND my business and I want to work on my business for the same reasons. I want to be more confident in general. When I figured this out, then both goals became 1 goal instead of separate and the desire to do the things required for both made more sense and no longer felt like an either or situation. Free writing and asking yourself the right questions can be a great way to uncover the underlying reason for your goals.

In order not to reduce my steeze, I will attempt to maintain maximum composure as I write this post If you wrote some goals at the beginning of 2024, let's have a conversation How many have you achieved? You are now in June, half of the year, can you hold on to any tangible progress with your goals? . Starting the year on a high note and getting to the mid-year, it seems nothing has changed as you are almost at the same level. It can be hurting You decided to take that step, yet you are struggling to do it; it seems your job is taking everything You decided to take your business to the next level, global -- but it is already June, and this goal seems not to be in view yet It seems like everything is clouded, and you are almost losing sight of the goals you've set You also find it challenging to start and finish anything Relax, you are not lost You simply need the right system and environment to help you An accountability system with a clear mind map would have done the hack You need a RETREAT Not your conventional ones You need an environment to help you start and finish things and keep you accountable, and I can help you Fall in any of these categories? I invite you and some very intentional people to be with me for two days in what will be an exclusive RETREAT to draft a mind map, gain clarity with our goals, and draft a clear execution strategy for your business and career Then we go ahead to become accountable to each other for the rest of the year, sharing our wins and encouraging each other -- for the next six months Interested? Check the comment section for more information, or drop a DM if you need further clarity

I’ve developed a simple framework for setting my goals. (Steal it) 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸: 1. 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 → Start with 2-3 daily habits. → Small, consistent actions drive progress. → These are the steps that push you forward every day. 2. 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 → Set ambitious yet realistic yearly targets. → These are your guiding stars, motivating but not overwhelming. 3. 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 → Break down big goals into smaller, manageable milestones. → These checkpoints help you track progress and maintain momentum. 4. 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀   → Consider what you don’t want to happen. → Identify potential pitfalls or sacrifices to avoid. → These Anti-Goals keep you grounded and prevent burnout. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 1. 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀:  Choose 1-3 specific, ambitious goals for both personal and professional growth. Write them down clearly. 2. 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀:  For each Big Goal, set a Checkpoint Goal. These milestones are critical for tracking progress. Write them down under each Big Goal. 3. 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀:   Determine 1-3 daily actions that will drive you toward your Checkpoint Goals. These systems are the foundation of your progress. 4. 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀: Think about the worst outcomes you want to avoid. Set 1-3 Anti-Goals for each Big Goal. Write them down to keep yourself in check. This framework has profoundly impacted my goal-setting process, providing clarity and direction. I highly recommend giving it a try & seeing how it changes your approach to achieving your goals. 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄. P.S. If you found this insight interesting, consider resharing ♻️ and join the conversation. Follow me, Rakhul Karthick Saravanakkumar for more of this.