6 Ways to Give It 100% All Day, Every Day (cont.)
So let’s continue from where we left off.
Did you start your day early? How early? Were you productive? Even if you were a bit sluggish right off the bat, I bet you still got more done than if you started at your typical time. Try it again tomorrow. You may be surprised that once you do this for a few days, it won’t even bother you anymore. And, your production will increase tremendously!
What else can you do?
2. Start and end every day with a to-do list
Maybe two lists – one consists of people (prospects, clients, return calls), and the other is tasks (thank you notes, proposals, contracts, case analysis, document reviews). You could devote a set amount of time for the people – maybe the first two hours of your day – and the rest toward cranking out projects. Return calls toward the end of the day and cross-reference with your to-do list. Did you accomplish everything? If not, include what you didn’t accomplish in tomorrow’s to-do list. Sound basic? It is.
3. Read something positive – and relevant
Jump start your day by reading an article or blog that gets your blood pumping. Does it focus on a topic that will be helpful in the work day that lies ahead? If you need to cold call, network, negotiate, or take customer service calls today, why not read something that teaches or reminds you how to punch up your approach?
4. Tackle your most challenging tasks first
Whatever takes the most time, gives you the most heartache, and requires the most energy, do it first, and do it now. Get it out of the way so you can move on. Now, moving on …
5. Speak more to those you admire
Of the people you know, who makes you cringe every time they email or call? Those folks who make you screen your calls – the calls you never answer. Avoid them. They drain your energy and distract you from doing what you need to do. I know it’s not nice, but it’s true. Instead, make a list of the top 10, or if you’re lucky, the top 20 people you know who inspire and charge you with positive energy. Stay in contact with them often, ask their advice, offer them yours – just respect their time. You don’t want to be the one who makes them cringe. Positive energy is contagious – catch it whenever you can.
6. Make time to do something fun
Someone recently shared with me that they quit playing tennis – a game they love – to focus more on building their business. Big mistake! Make the time to get to they gym, catch a movie, get to Junior’s soccer game, and work on that serve. Play requires the same 100 percent. Your business will reap the benefits, and so will you.
Create positive habits around those ideas, and some other that you might have, and put everything you have into your daily game plan. I’ll call you first thing in the morning to check on your progress.
