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Learn Time Management

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Matt Zenittini Member Joined: 16 Jan 2009 Posts: 80	# Posted: 4 Feb 2009 15:17 Reply One of the most important things to be productive is time management. I listen to TONS of motivational CD sets in my everyday life. In one of these CD sets they shared a tip I would like to pass along. First off, nobody becomes successful working 40 hours a week. We are going to say 50 for this example. What is your income goal?. If you want to make six figures a year that means you want to make $40 an hour working 10 hours a day to have the weekends off and 2 weeks vacation each year. So when you are sitting at home during your dedicated work time and you become distracted by playing with your pen or using the internet for something that is not making you money.. Recognize you are not being productive and ask yourself, is playing with this pen worth $40? I'm pretty sure that will jump you back on track. Remember it takes 27 days to break a habit, so keep at it to advance your time management skills. You will have to continuously remind yourself and NOT make excuses. I'm sure if most of us added up our productive work hours we would find we work a lot less than we think we do . This seems like a pretty simple technique but it works! You are working, is what your doing worth $40? Keep in mind this can be used for a lot of things. If you are going to change your cars oil and know it will take you an hour of your time plus the cost of oil and a filter its costing you $40 + parts. Recognize that paying a mechanic is cheaper than your time and be smart about it. If you can't install your new alarm system in your house, recognize that it is worth paying someone else to do it because they know how to do it and are certainly cheaper than the $40 an hour you would be paying yourself =]. I hope this makes sense! Stay motivated!!! Matthew Zenittini __________________ Coming Soon This Space Is Intentionally Left Blank =].
seeyalater72 Member Joined: 5 Mar 2008 Posts: 164	# Posted: 4 Feb 2009 16:28 Reply Very good advice. Time management is something I'm sure most online marketers struggle with including myself. It's especially challenging to those of us still working a traditional 9-5. When you factor in a commute, family, and other obligations managing the limited time you have left becomes critical to success. __________________ Stop Promoting Products or Services No One Wants, We Have A Product That's A Proven Online Winner!
Matt Zenittini Member Joined: 16 Jan 2009 Posts: 80	# Posted: 4 Feb 2009 18:04 Reply Absolutely =]!. One of the most important things people need to do is set aside that time, whatever it is they have to spare and actually WORK during that time. It is critical that time is not wasted. Spend some days researching and know exactly what you are going to do. This is a business make a business plan. Then do it. Work. It's very easy to be productive when you know exactly what you have to do. (opposed to wandering around the web and "working") __________________ Coming Soon This Space Is Intentionally Left Blank =].
A8ch Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 376	# Posted: 4 Feb 2009 18:06 Reply It makes a lot of sense, Matt. Great advice! Time - 1440 minutes each day - is the one commodity we all have in common. How effectively we manage those minutes will define our achievements and the quality of life we untimately enjoy. Very useful post! Hermas __________________ Reviews: The Top Online Piano Courses Resources for the Web Business My First Squidoo Lens
Singapoor Member Joined: 6 Feb 2009 Posts: 12	# Posted: 7 Feb 2009 23:22 Reply Matt Zenittini: Absolutely =]!. One of the most important things people need to do is set aside that time, whatever it is they have to spare and actually WORK during that time. It is critical that time is not wasted. Spend some days researching and know exactly what you are going to do. This is a business make a business plan. Then do it. Work. It's very easy to be productive when you know exactly what you have to do. (opposed to wandering around the web and "working") I agree wholeheartedly and something I came across AGES ago (but never really put to use) is the concept of setting S.M.A.R.T. goals. I'll share it here because I think it's super useful for doing just that and also because I feel that in looking it up to share it, I'll nudge myself into action as well ). There are various versions of what the acronym means, but the way I originally heard it was as: S - Specific M - Measurable A - Action-focused R - Realistic T - Time-limited Wikipedia has a page on it and there the other versions are listed: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMART_(project_management)
dayflyer Member Joined: 11 Feb 2009 Posts: 5	# Posted: 11 Feb 2009 07:18 Reply Respect yourself: Constantly putting your own tasks aside to help others sends a clear signal that you believe their needs are more important than your own. Of course there will always be the exception, but in reality most urgent tasks aren't that urgent. As well as protecting your own time, you'll be clearly telling your colleagues that you aren't responsible for *their failure* to manage their own time effectively. Others may feel you should give them time when they want it, or put their needs ahead of your own but you need to be firm and defend your precious time. Explain the priorities you're working to and, if necessary, get them to help you renegotiate deadlines or other commitments. __________________ Living the lifestyle he always wanted: working the hours he wants, having the time to look around, walk on the beach, look at ways to make money on the internet, website to help others achieve their dream lifestyle. http://www.facedestiny.com
jschuman Member Joined: 21 Jul 2007 Posts: 160	# Posted: 14 Feb 2009 11:50 Reply Great post Matt. It really helped me to start viewing my time from an hourly rate point of view. This helped make me accountable for what I was doing and to start spending my time on the things that paid me back the best. __________________ Jeff Schuman Content Writer For Hire Thousands written, testimonials, sharp pricing. Make Money At Home 4 ways to make $10 a day taking surveys.
Matt Zenittini Member Joined: 16 Jan 2009 Posts: 80	# Posted: 16 Feb 2009 12:03 Reply I am glad this post was helpful =]]. Now more than ever is a great time to get started at being productive. This is a character trait that will make you successful in whatever you choose to become in life. =], Matthew Zenittini __________________ Coming Soon This Space Is Intentionally Left Blank =].