Wasting Time, It's Serious Business

Do you know how to NOT waste time? Really think about your answer first. In a culture of social media “pings” and feeling like everything has to be done NOW …. more of us actually waste time versus being productive.

The Eisenhower Box method has been tested again and again. It is the best method to use when preventing time from being wasted while boosting productivity. So, what is the Eisenhower Box method?

Basically, this method states one should separate actions based on four possibilities. The possibilities are:

Urgent and important (tasks you will do immediately).

Important, but not urgent (tasks you will schedule to do later).

Urgent, but not important (tasks you will delegate to someone else).

Neither urgent nor important (tasks that you will eliminate).

If you look at every single item that comes across your desk, iPhone, tablet, etc. and apply one of these four possibilities to it – you will not waste time. The Eisenhower Box method is all about assessing and addressing by making an immediate decision on every potential and actionable item.

For today, start apply this method and notice how much you get done and how quickly it gets done. I promise you the productivity in your life will go up and you still will have more time left at the end of the day.

Until tomorrow,

Twyla N. Garrett

Are you reaching for magic in business?

The great leaders are like the best conductors – they reach beyond the notes to reach the magic in the players. – Blaine Lee

Are you reaching for the magic in business? Many of us go into business because we are passionate to create our own path in life. But, are we creating this path for the right reasons? Are we truly reaching for the magic that will make us money but provide a legacy, too? Or are we only focused on quick money and not investing in ourselves and are employees?

The key to business is to reach for the magic. You have to focus on it. Don't chase paper, don't worry about money not rolling in right away. Worry about talent within your company. Great talent makes for amazing magic. Business owners know they can't possibly run every aspect of their business. So, you have to find talented people to help you create magic and then the money will come.

I am willing and ready to take your questions on the magic of business.

Twyla