Hi Reader,

There's always a new productivity tool and hack..

However, I've followed a system that has worked for me over the past decade.

It has stood the test of time.

It's as simple as this 👇

1️⃣ Write down the top 3 tasks of the day

→ Keeps me clear and outcome-focused

→ One of the top 3 tasks is the 'frog'

→ The frog is high-friction and has a high ROI.

Get the frog done first.

2️⃣ Block time slots for the top tasks

→ Mornings: blocked for deep work

→ Afternoons: open for meetings.

→ No work after sundown

Focus shifts to family after sunset. Identify shifts too.

3️⃣ Set Pomodoro timers for the top tasks

→ The best way to break resistance

→ Keep a physical Pomodoro on your desk if needed

4️⃣ Work async, especially in the mornings

100% of my first half is async.

80% of my total work is async.

→ Fewer calls, more creation, better thinking

→ Open calendars help creativity flow

→ This is the case for me now, and may not be the case for everyone

5️⃣ Use tools intentionally, find ones you can stick to for years

80% of my work is done within TickTick & Google Drive.

→ I've been using these tools for years

→ Reduces cognitive load and switching costs

→ Eliminates 'productivity FOMO'

Productivity isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what matters.

We should talk about what has worked over years, and not just what's new and shiny.. Have a productive week ahead!

Regards,

Rishabh

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