My second biggest productivity hack, that you will immediately see benefit from Ep 135

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Abstract

In this productivity-focused discussion, the speaker, identified as Speaker B, shares their second most significant productivity hack: capitalizing on short bursts of time between scheduled tasks. They challenge the conventional belief that meaningful work requires large blocks of time, advocating instead for using "rounded off minutes" to maintain momentum and close open loops. This approach, inspired by a writer's technique for completing books, involves ending work sessions mid-thought to create a natural drive to resume and finish tasks promptly. Speaker B credits this method with transforming their efficiency and encourages listeners to adopt this mindset to optimize their productivity. Additionally, Speaker A promotes their book, "$100 Million Offers," as a valuable resource for the audience.

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Introduction and Greeting

  • The podcast session is being held on a Thursday.
  • Speaker B expresses a desire to share a productivity hack with the audience.

Hope you guys are having a fantastic Thursday. I wanted to make a quick, quick podcast session video for you guys today...

The quote is a friendly greeting and sets the stage for the discussion about productivity hacks.

Speaker B's First Biggest Productivity Hack

  • Speaker B mentions waking up at 4 AM as their first biggest productivity hack.
  • The early start provides 4-5 hours of uninterrupted work time.
  • This hack is significant for advancing major business tasks.

...the first biggest for me is waking up at, at four and getting, you know, four or five uninterrupted hours of work done without anyone bothering me.

The quote emphasizes the value of starting the day early to gain uninterrupted work hours, which Speaker B considers their most significant productivity strategy.

The Concept of 'Rounded Off Minutes'

  • Speaker B introduces the idea of the 'minutes in between' or 'rounded off minutes' as a common time waste for entrepreneurs.
  • These are short time intervals, such as the time before an appointment, that are often overlooked for productivity.

...one of the things that I think is most wasted as an entrepreneur is what I would call the minutes in between the, the rounded off minutes.

The quote introduces the concept of 'rounded off minutes' as potentially wasted time that could be used more productively.

Changing the Perception of Short Time Intervals

  • Speaker B used to believe that nothing substantial could be accomplished in short intervals, such as 18 minutes.
  • They worked to change this mindset, which resulted in a significant positive impact on productivity.

...I used to have the belief that I can't get anything real done in 18 minutes...

The quote reveals Speaker B's past belief that short time spans were inadequate for meaningful work, a mindset they later shifted.

The Stress of Open Loops

  • Speaker B discusses the stress and aggravation caused by 'open loops,' or unfinished tasks.
  • Recognizing the negative impact of open loops can be a motivation to use short time intervals more effectively.

...what I found is that there's this amount of aggravation or stress that open loops cause.

The quote highlights the psychological discomfort that unfinished tasks ('open loops') can create, which is relevant to the discussion on using time efficiently.

Writing Productivity Technique

  • Discusses a technique for writing productivity where a writer leaves a thought incomplete to maintain momentum.
  • The method involves stopping a writing session mid-thought, creating an "open loop."
  • This approach is used to drive the writer's desire to return and complete the thought.
  • It contrasts with the common practice of finishing a thought completely before stopping.
  • The speaker relates to this method and sees its application beyond writing, in general work tasks.
  • The speaker acknowledges a personal fear of starting tasks that cannot be finished in one go but recognizes the benefits of this approach.

"And so one of his secrets to writing a book and getting them done quickly was that he would never leave off his writing when he had completed a thought."

This quote explains the core of the writing productivity technique: deliberately not finishing a thought during a writing session to keep the momentum going for the next session.

"And so instead he found that he would just have open loops and he would finish writing his writing session when he was halfway done working through a thought."

The speaker is describing the strategy of leaving a thought halfway processed (open loops) to ensure a quicker return to the task due to the drive to complete the thought.

"And so what happened is he would just be, like, driven to get back to writing so he could complete this thought, but he wouldn't stop until he had already started the next loop because he already had momentum."

This quote emphasizes the psychological aspect of the technique, where the anticipation of completing an open loop creates a natural drive to resume work, using the momentum already built up.

"Because for me, it's kind of just the same thought, not just with writing a book, but with how you're doing work."

The speaker is reflecting on how the technique is not just applicable to writing but can be generalized to other types of work tasks.

"And so I had this fear of like, well, I don't want to start something that I can't finish, but the reality is that if you start something that you can't finish, the likelihood that you're going to finish it faster is way higher."

The speaker shares a personal insight about overcoming the fear of starting tasks that cannot be completed in one session, recognizing that this approach can actually lead to completing tasks more quickly.

Utilization of Small Time Intervals

  • Recognizing the value of short time spans throughout the day.
  • Using small chunks of time effectively for ongoing tasks.
  • The concept of 'open loops' as a motivator to return to unfinished work.
  • The psychological benefit of knowing an unfinished task encourages quicker completion.

And so what happens is I get to suck up all of those 18 minutes, eight minute, twelve minute chunks throughout my day rather than just pulling up my phone and going on Instagram or going on Facebook to check my notifications because it's only twelve minutes.

This quote highlights the speaker's strategy of using short time intervals, which others might waste on social media, to continue work on tasks. It implies that these small periods can be valuable when used effectively.

And I can't tell you how much of a game changer it's been for me. Obviously you get all those minutes back and those minutes do add up.

The speaker testifies to the significant impact of this time management approach on their productivity, emphasizing the cumulative effect of reclaimed minutes.

But I think more importantly, having the open loop and the mindset around the fact that if you start something and you don't finish it, it actually means it will get done faster rather than more slowly.

The speaker introduces the concept of an "open loop," suggesting that leaving a task unfinished can psychologically prompt one to complete it more quickly, as the desire to close the loop is a strong motivator.

Promotion of $100 Million Offers Book

  • The speaker has authored a book titled "$100 Million Offers."
  • The book has received a high volume of positive reviews on Amazon.
  • The speaker has invested a significant amount of time in writing the book.
  • The book is presented as a contribution to the community and a means to build rapport with the audience.

Hey guys, real quick, if you're new to the podcast, I have a book on Amazon. It's called $100 million offers that over 8005 star reviews. It has almost a perfect score.

The speaker is promoting their book, emphasizing its success and high rating on Amazon to establish credibility and entice new listeners to check it out.

You can get it for Kindle. The reason I bring it up is that I put over 1000 hours into writing that book and it's my biggest give to our community.

By mentioning the effort put into the book and positioning it as a gift to the community, the speaker is appealing to the audience's appreciation for valuable content and dedication.

So it's my very shameless way of trying to get you to like me more and ultimately make more dollars so that later on in your business career I can potentially partner

This quote reveals the speaker's underlying motive for promoting the book—to gain the audience's favor and potentially establish profitable relationships in the future. It's a candid admission of a long-term strategy for business growth.

Productivity Hacks

  • Recognizing that it's beneficial to start tasks without necessarily finishing them immediately.
  • The concept that leaving tasks unfinished can increase the desire to complete them more quickly upon returning.
  • The importance of managing interruptions and using time effectively, especially for busy individuals.
  • Utilizing every available minute productively instead of succumbing to distractions like social media.

And so that's probably my second biggest hack, or at least belief that I had to break for myself from what I do every day standpoint that has super helped me.

This quote highlights the speaker's personal realization that breaking the belief of needing to finish tasks immediately has significantly improved their productivity.

I can start something and not finish it and it's a good thing because then it's going to mean that I'm going to come back to it immediately and want to finish it faster.

The speaker explains the advantage of starting tasks and leaving them unfinished as a strategy to foster a quicker completion upon returning to the task.

Time Management

  • Emphasizes the importance of making the most out of every minute in a day.
  • Suggests that even small pockets of time should be used productively rather than wasted.
  • Encourages the audience to join in on the 'productivity hustle' to accomplish more tasks.

Y'all can join me in the productivity hustle of getting tons and tons and tons of stuff done.

This quote is an invitation to the audience to engage in productive work alongside the speaker, suggesting a communal effort in productivity.

You suck up all those extra minutes that you might normally have not used and just given to Facebook to give ads to you.

The speaker advises the audience to reclaim time that might otherwise be lost to distractions like browsing social media and instead use it for more productive endeavors.

Upcoming Commitments and Projects

  • Discusses the speaker's busy upcoming schedule with back-to-back commitments.
  • Mentions a series of releases that have been in preparation for six to nine months.
  • Highlights the urgency to complete tasks before a period of extensive travel.

We're gone for, I think, three weeks in May, just doing, like, back to back zillion things.

This quote indicates the speaker's upcoming busy schedule, which includes a lot of travel and various engagements.

And we have all these releases that are coming out, like, things that have been in the works for, like, six to nine months, and they're all happening in a period of six weeks.

The speaker shares information about upcoming project releases that have been in development for a significant period and are scheduled to launch in a condensed timeframe.

The crunch time is now because I have to finish the stuff before we go.

This quote emphasizes the current period as critical for the speaker to complete pending tasks before embarking on their scheduled commitments.

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