The common wisdom says you should do the work first and then do your fun stuff as a reward. I’m going to suggest you do exactly the opposite.
The common wisdom says you should do the work first and then do your fun stuff as a reward. I’m going to suggest you do exactly the opposite.
You spend a large portion of time talking to clients about life not being a dress rehearsal. Are you listening to your own advice? The time to do all the things you want to do is now.
When you plan your week, try putting in all the fun stuff first:
- Your visits to the gym
- Any days off or holidays
- Time with the kids
- A long lunch with your spouse or partner
- Going surfing or skiing, or anything else that you love
Then you can use whatever’s left for work time.
It takes courage to do this. Don’t let fear keep you stuck. Try this for 3 weeks and see how it makes you feel.
I know it seems counter intuitive. So, why does it work?
The fun stuff fills you up. Then you’ve got something to give; to your clients, your business, your team, your family and friends.
Less time for work forces you to prioritise. If you allow 10 hours per day for work, you’ll fill it. If you allow 3 hours per day for work, you’ll only do the stuff that matters.
Try it. It’s mind blowing.