Time management techniques that actually work

🌈 Abstract

The article discusses various productivity tips and techniques that the author has found useful in their work, including:

🙋 Q&A

[01] Productivity Tips

1. What are some of the key productivity tips mentioned in the article?

• Slot to-dos into your calendar instead of just adding them to a to-do list
• Do small tasks (under 2 minutes) immediately instead of adding them to your to-do list
• Keep a "waiting for" list to track tasks you've delegated to others
• Identify 1-3 most important tasks to focus on each day
• Schedule dedicated "deep work" time blocks to avoid distractions
• Avoid scheduling meetings before a certain time of day (e.g. 3pm) to protect your most productive hours
• Use "Do Not Disturb" mode to minimize distractions
• Try to convert meeting requests into email conversations when possible
• Identify and delegate low-value ("N" and "O") tasks to an executive assistant
• Learn to say "no" more often to avoid taking on too much work

[02] Productivity Framework

1. What is the LNO framework mentioned in the article? The LNO framework, created by Shreyas Doshi, helps identify which tasks you should spend time on versus which to avoid and/or delegate away:

• L - Leverage (high-impact tasks)
• N - Necessary (low-impact tasks that still need to get done)
• O - Optional (low-impact tasks that can be avoided or delegated)

The article suggests finding an executive assistant to take on as many of the "N" and "O" tasks as possible, as this can be a high-ROI productivity boost.