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May 25, 2006 |
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Work smart
When the going gets tough, the tough get... methodical.
Prioritise work. Allocate the first few hours of the day to the most productive and challenging work; devote post-lunch or early evenings for phone calls and e-mails.
Focus on the key deliverables and remove all nuisances that create unwanted pressure. These include time-wasters like unwanted calls and junk e-mail.
If you are preparing an important project report, keep your cell phone on silent mode, turn your Internet messenger service's status to 'Away' and focus on the task at hand.
Discipline is important. Make 'To do' lists and stick to them.
Last but not the least, there are no prizes for doing everything by yourself. The workload will leave you exhausted and possibly frustrated. Learn to delegate and work with teams.
For example, if you are great at sales, make sure you spend time selling and not getting lost in documentation and administrative activities.
The key question: where do you get the maximum bang for the buck? Take on those activities and delegate the rest.
Working smart is the key to longevity.
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