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<\/p>\nThe question prodding us to increased productivity is almost never, \u201cHow do I fit more work into my day?\u201d That question leads to productivity \u201chacks,\u201d an exhausting pace of work, and endless to-do lists that never completely get done because there are only so many hours in the day.<\/p>\n
A better question to ask, instead, is \u201cWhat high-leverage activities should I pursue to maximize the results of my limited time?\u201d<\/p>\n
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Your high-leverage activities are those few tasks or projects which drive a disproportionate number of results. Think of your life, work, or business in the context of The Pareto Principle<\/a>, better known as the 80\/20 rule.<\/p>\n In almost every situation, 80% of your results come from only 20% of your work. I\u2019ve found this true in my own life and work, time and time again.<\/p>\n At our last leadership team meeting, Michael Hyatt shared a thought that sparked immediate discussion: \u201cNever rely on self-discipline when a system can do the job.\u201d<\/p>\n Internally, we\u2019re still talking about this concept. A \u201csystem\u201d can mean anything from intentional delegation to a recurring event on your calendar to selecting technology that works for you (even when you stop).<\/p>\n Let\u2019s say, for example, that your goal was related directly to business growth.<\/p>\n You need to grow revenue, and that means growing your list of customers. To do that you need to grow your overall audience, or perhaps your social media following.<\/p>\n When you\u2019re \u201chustling\u201d to get leads, make a sale, or get people to share your content, you are trading time for traction\u2014which puts an impenetrable ceiling on your potential for growth.<\/p>\n\t\tThe discipline-free approach to high leverage productivity<\/h3>\n