How To Work Less and Get Top Results

Most entrepreneurs have a habit of working on "stuff" WAY longer than necessary.

We spend days, weeks, and months slaving over our projects. Why?

Because we forget all about Parkinson’s Law which states that "work expands to fill the time allotted".

Which really means.....Give yourself a week to make a video intro for your website, you’ll most likely take a week, or even months to finish it.

So just think if you had this awesome opportunity to be interviewed by Barbara Walters, but the interview was this Friday and they needed a short video within the hour. What would you do? I think you would get that video camera out and start shooting faster that sparks could fly!!

When we are put under pressure, we can do ANYTHING!! Take the pressure off and we think we have loads of time, so there is NO rush. Therefore, we end up doing all the diddly, unnecessary stuff which is really procrastinating on the BIG project that we should have had done yesterday.

Bottom line? We can get things done a lot quicker than what you think, and we can do an excellent job, too!

The real trick is learning how to consciously and deliberately create focused momentum. Remember that "work does expand to the time allotted".....Parkinson's Law.

Here are four steps to follow:

1. Outside Accountability - Put some kind of real accountability in place, so that you know that you have to get it done! Pay someone! Promise someone! Make an announcement! Do something that puts you in that "Go Get Em" mode!!

2. Clear Time Frames - Schedule a specific time and date by which you must deliver the items, AND have a set amount of time to do the work......not a few weeks or months!! Be specific, so that you can get things done ON TIME!!

3. Zero Distractions - No distractions or interruptions allowed during your creation time. No texting, tweeting, emailing, phoning, surfing the web or straying off task. If you need to get outside help or research, keep it short and to the point. Stay focused!

4. No Fail Attitude - Believe in yourself! You can do whatever you set your mind to do. You are a star, a genius, and way more capable than those little voices in our heads give us credit for.

Just sit down and do the work. No drama, no complaining, and whatever you do.....don't panic!

When you follow these steps, you can easily double your results while working much less. That should mean a lot more cash, a lot more time to sit down and have that relaxing glass of wine.

Now you can’t be this hardcore ALL the time. W'ed get totally burnt out. But do practice this regularly. Think of it as a productivity workout to build speed and stamina. When loads of projects have to get done, this is how to roll.

Now it is time to get to work!!

~ Diane