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by Roy Primm
Getting more done with less is an art,
It’s a quality requiring much heart,
But I must confess
How I turned failure to success
Was to work hard at working smart.
I’ve heard two schools of thought when it comes to achieving
maximum success in a minimum of time.
The first school says to
work hard, long hours. You know, nose to the grindstone and
burning the midnight oil. I’ve heard many people say that is the
only sure way to a achieve lasting success.
The other school of thought says to work smart - not hard. The
work smart philosophy says “less is better.” Delegate, use
other people’s time, money, and hands as much as you can. They
say this is the quickest way to success.
I must admit they both have their benefits and their limits.
Through experience I’ve discovered the best way to achieve
maximum success in a minimum of time is to work hard at working
smart!
Yes, working hard at working smart will give you the best of
both worlds - without the limits each one has by itself.
Here are 7 quick and easy ways to help you work hard at working
smart everyday. Brace yourself for some exciting changes,
opportunities and discoveries as you apply them.
1. Work hard at being more adaptable to changes. Remember every
change that comes your way gives you an opportunity to move ahead
of those that won’t or can’t adapt to sudden change.
2. Work hard at looking for shortcuts in everything you
do.Always be alert to easier, more efficient ways of doing your
routine task. Can you cut out, reduce, speed-up or combine steps -
without sacrificing effectiveness?
3. Work hard at planning ahead as much as possible. The best
chess players always think one move ahead. You should always try
to do the same. Prepare yourself mentally before you act
physically. This alone will help you avoid wasting time and making
costly mistakes.
4. Work hard at finding working hard at working smart role
models. Always be on the look-out for people who work hard at
working smart. Here’s a hint; they’ll usually be the people
who get more done in less time and with fewer resources than
others.
5. Work hard at learning quickly from your mistakes and the
mistakes of others. You’re smart if you can learn from your
mistakes, you’re intelligent if you can learn from others
mistakes - but you’re wise if you can do both.
6. Work hard at finding ways to wisely multitask. What’s most
important about multitasking (doing 2 or more things at once)? Is
knowing when to multitask and when not to. Routine task should be
multitasked. Detailed, risky, and dangerous projects should not
be.
7. Work hard at keeping current on the latest technology
related to your task. Allow technology to help you work harder at
working smarter. Whatever your task, a gadget, software program or
tool exist that can help you do it more efficiently.
It is my hope that these 7 tips will inspire you to think of
more ways you can work hard at working smart. The benefits and
satisfaction will be well worth your time and effort. - Peace.
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