Success Freak: Kick Ass in Life in 7 Days

by Bruno Gralpois

DAY FIVE, SKILL FIVE ACTION PLAN Now that you have completed the exercise section and have reflected on ways you can build this new skill, it’s time to act. Here are seven specific actions you must take to immediately apply what you’ve learned in this chapter: CHALLENGE FIVE: ACCOMPLISH MORE BY MASTERING THE EFFECTIVE USE OF TIME Remember, success is not a nine-to-five commitment. Start your day early or finish it late. Make the best use of the limited time you have. Focus on being productive with your time. Use productivity tools and apps to assist. Work smart, not just hard, for better results. Start removing time-wasters or energy-killers—tasks, people, thoughts, activities—from your life that are counterproductive, drain you or steer you away from your end goal. Visualize your calendar to keep a balanced schedule. Organize your tasks into short, timed intervals spaced out by short breaks so you stay energized and on task. Think about long-term objectives while handling short-term tasks. Embrace delayed gratification, but only for worthy purposes. Follow the 6D rule daily. Adjust your energy level to your priorities. Become a professional time master. Turn time into a powerful asset, not a commodity. Remind those around you to respect your time.