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PRIORITIZING TIME IS ONE OF THOSE LONG-HELD GOALS THAT WE , AS PROFESSIONALS , STRUGGLE WITH DAILY .
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priorities , there ’ s a chance it stems back to a bottleneck you ’ ve created .
Keep an eye out for hints like unread or unresponded-to emails , contracts or invoices waiting for your approval , or slow-moving projects . If you ’ re in a leadership role , check things like employee resource and technology needs . Employees can often be held in limbo because they are waiting for a problem to be serviced or fixed .
Take the time to acknowledge and address any part of your work flow that holds up the work of others . This awareness gives you a clear path to prioritize your own tasks , and it also gives you insight into what helps your employees stay on-schedule .
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Never be the bottleneck .
“ CAN I CREATE SOMETHING THAT WILL WORK FOR ME WHEN I AM SLEEPING ?”
Sleep is an obvious priority , but that doesn ’ t mean you can ’ t also work while you rest . Being productive with absolutely no effort is a dream come true , and technology is making it easier than ever .
Invest in a process or tool that allows you to create more value — and time — in your day . Think of tools like computer programs , algorithms , and automatic tools . Even self-help articles like this one help you break down the basics so you can streamline problem solving .
Anything — or anyone — that keeps you “ working ” 24 / 7 / 365 is an invaluable investment for doubling your free time and building your professional value .
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
To sum it up , there are three rules for prioritizing , creating value , and getting more free time out of each day : reject repetition , beware of bottlenecks , and invest in automation .
Asking yourself the three important questions posed in this article will make your priorities a true function of time , and give you compound dividends on the hours you put into work each .
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