In this episode, I’m going to explain how to prioritize the opportunities that come your way. What you’re going to learn: Identify what your real priorities are How to manage your schedule today to avoid conflict in the future Key Quotes: “The future you will be is just as busy as the present you. If not more.” “Just because your calendar is empty now, doesn’t mean it will be when the time comes.” ...
In this episode, I’m going to teach you how to turn your goals into MITs. What you’re going to learn: The Importance of the Most Important Task (MIT) MITs For Big Company Workers Key Quotes: “Identifying your MIT makes your scheduling decisions much easier.” “Simply, the most important things are to know what to focus on and how you are going to get it done.”...
In this episode, I’m going to explain how to manage your most important asset — time. What you’re going to learn: Why time is a more valuable asset compared to health, money and friends How you can guard yourself from the so-called “time thieves” that rob you of valuable time. Key Quotes: “You can never lose time and get it back again. “ “Meetings are notorious for killing time.”...
In this episode, I’m going to teach you how to fix your broken meetings. What you’re going to learn: The top reasons behind bad meetings in the workplace How to change bad meeting culture that affects productivity Key Quotes: “Bad meeting culture is like a disease to your organization.” “When in doubt, leave them out.”...
In this episode, I’m going to teach you how to talk to your boss about productivity in the way that she’s going to listen. What you’re going to learn: How to discuss productivity issues with your boss How can you talk to your boss about new productivity strategies Key Quotes: “There are also plenty of leaders who rely on their team members to challenge them.” “Seek to proactively partner with your boss so they can benefit from your improved productivity.”...
In this episode, I’m going to completely shift your mindset on task delegation. What you’re going to learn: The value of delegating your work to get more things done How you can balance your work and family time by hiring an assistant Key Quotes: “When you outsource work to others, you free up the time you need to work on your passions—and take advantage of your abilities and strengths.” “People who actively look for things to delegate report higher levels of produc...
In this episode, I’m going to share with you how you can apply the Dalai Lama’s attitude on minimalism to business. What you’re going to learn: How minimalism can provide positive effects to your life How the Dalai Lama’s attitude on minimalism is connected to the Pareto Principle Key Quotes: “We can probably take inspiration from the Dalai Lama, who clearly doesn’t need objects to feel happy.” “Develop your skills to be exceptional in a few targeted are...
Today, I’m going to reveal how you can get more stuff done with less stress. What you’re going to learn: The secrets to increasing your productivity through “energy management” instead of time management. How to use your energy efficiently to get more things done during the day. Key Quotes: “The key is to effectively use the energy you already have.” “Identify when you work best, and focus on these high-level activities during your ‘maximum product...
In this episode, I’m going to teach you how you to refuse meeting requests without making people angry. What you’re going to learn: How to politely decline meetings from strangers What to write on your email when saying “no” to strangers who want to meet Key Quotes: “Every “yes” is a “no” to something else.” “The word “deadline” has a magic to it, a power that most people can relate to.”...
Today, I’m sharing the details of my first cryotherapy chamber experience. What you’re going to learn: How I found myself getting into a sophisticated machine that engulfed me in sub-freezing liquid nitrogen My evaluation on the physical effects of cryotherapy Key Quotes: “I start shivering and think it’s kind of like running outside in your underwear in the middle of the night during winter.” “I started a breathing meditation to keep my mind off the cold.R...
In this episode, I’m spilling the beans on how you can maximize your sleep results. What you’re going to learn: The strategies to help you achieve quality sleep How to create a sleep sanctuary Key Quotes: “We can’t actually manage time, but we can manage our energy, focus and attention.” “As a rule, you should consider a caffeine ban after 2 PM.”...
Today, I’m going to explain how you can solve the meeting problem in your organisation. What you’re going to learn: How meeting overload is affecting your organization’s productivity The solutions organizations can implement to fix the meeting problem Key Quotes: “Meetings get in the way of real productivity.” “Employees attend 62 meetings per month, with half of those considered to be ‘time wasted’ by participants.” ...
In this episode, I’m sharing the practices that are better than an open door policy, which actually accomplish the same goals but with less downside. What you’re going to learn: The methods that can be used to promote transparency, collaboration, and trust without the negatives that come along with leaving the door open How to set effective communication to all employees that will prevent them from coming into your office unscheduled Key Quotes: “If your door is always open, ev...
Today, I’m going to discuss why the “open door policy” is harmful to managers and contributors alike. What you’re going to learn: The organizational problems associated with an open door policy How an open door policy contributes to a decline in productivity Key Quotes: “Certain employees will naturally resist sharing their input.” “Leaving the door open discourages your people from appropriate bias-to-action, and limits the opportunities they need to gr...
In this episode, I’m going to reveal the details on my $25,000 bet with Sir Richard Branson. What you’re going to learn: Why a calendar is more effective than a to-do list Why it is important to stop listing and start scheduling the things you need to accomplish Key Quotes: “Different productivity tools will work up to a certain level of productivity demands.” “If you want to move from average levels of productivity to extreme productivity, ditch your to-do list and...
On today’s episode, I’m answering a reader’s question. How do you deal with the unexpected things that happen at work? What you’re going to learn: How to maintain a schedule and still allow for flexibility Why scheduling back-to-back meetings may actually be hurting your productivity A CEO scheduling system that will give you more time for strategic thinking The difference between your client time and your MIT time Key Quotes: “True productivity ninjas actually leav...
Today I’m giving you 4 simple ways to maximize your energy. What you’re going to learn: How to maximize your energy without drinking caffeine or taking other stimulants Why taking more breaks at work will actually increase your productivity The amount of exercise you need daily to increase your ability to focus, be creative, make decisions, and stay alert (it’s not as much as you might think) How to use technology to increase your productivity Key Quotes: “You can’t...
In this episode, I’m going to give you 3 Harvard questions that can save you 8 hours each week on average. What you’re going to learn: The results of a productivity experiment conducted by Harvard professors Julian Birkinshaw and Jordan Cone that helped participants achieve massive time gains How to delegate your tasks (even if you don’t have a staff to delegate to) Online services you can use to take over annoying tasks like grocery shopping, internet research, making doctor a...
Today, we’re talking about how one crazy guy goofed off all-day-long and still won a productivity award from his company. What you’re going to learn: How Bob (a programmer) was able to goof off all day long on social media and still get his work done on time every day Why you should stop doing all the tasks that you don’t enjoy (and how to do this without getting fired) How to make more time in your day for the things you love Key Quotes: ” I always think I’m the sm...
What is the 80-20 rule and can it make 80% of work disappear? What you’re going to learn: How to identify which projects or goals are most important to your organization and which ones are going to get you that promotion How to apply the 80-20 rule to your work as a freelancer Key Quotes: “Don’t try to do everything at once.” Read Full Transcript Hey I'm Kevin Kruse, and I am here to 10x your productivity at least in key areas of your life and to dramatically increase you...
Today, I’m going to talk about a new book that just came out that I just loved. It teaches us the secrets to defeating that feeling of being overworked and overwhelmed. It’s by a writer named Kelly Exeter. What you’re going to learn: The 3 main reasons people feel overworked and overwhelmed all of the time 6 secret habits to cure the feeling of being overworked and overwhelmed without sacrificing your goals or career advancement Key Quotes: “Don’t compare highlight ...
Do self-made millionaires and ultra productive people think about their day differently? I’ve interviewed hundreds of ultra productive people including billionaires and highly successful entrepreneurs and in this episode, I’m sharing the commonalities in how they start and schedule their day. What you’re going to learn: What you should be doing in the first 30-60 minutes of your day The morning rituals of John Lee Dumas, Kevin O’Leary and Ken Blanchard How highly successf...
In this episode, I share the #1 piece of time management advice I received from Mark Cuban. What you’re going to learn: Mark Cuban’s #1 productivity tip How to facilitate efficient meetings (even when you’re NOT the facilitator!) What Dustin Moskovitz’s (co-founder of Facebook) meeting schedule looks like at Asana (his new productivity company) Key Quotes: “Mornings are when we are cognitively at our best, so we should be doing our deep thinking work before noon....
In this 15-minute episode, I share my 321Zero Email System which is guaranteed to cut the time you spend on emails in half. What you’re going to learn: How International Power (a company in England) was able to reduce their total email traffic by 54% Useful codes I use in my subject lines to indicate the action required for the recipient How to bulk unsubscribe from all your email newsletters Key Quotes: “Ultra-productive people don’t check their email throughout the day.” Read Full Transc...
Today, we’re talking about Richard Branson’s secret productivity tool and why you need to be handwriting your notes instead of typing them into your computer or tablet. Shocking, I know. What you’re going to learn: The tool Richard Branson claims he could not have built the Virgin Group without My favorite type of notebook The scientific reason why taking notes by hand is better than typing them into your computer or digital device Key Quotes: “The pen is mightier than th...
Today I’m going to talk about how President Bush read 95 books a year and how his productivity secret will enable you to leave work at a decent hour and enjoy your personal time stress free. What you’re going to learn: Why successful people always seem so calm and stress free (and their secret to achieving this) How to leave the office at 5 PM, EVERYDAY Key Quotes: “There will always be more to do and more than can be done.” “There will always be another crisis, ano...
Today I’m going to give you the cure for procrastination. What you’re going to learn: Why you’re procrastinating The 9 steps you can take, today, to overcome procrastination Key Quotes: “Plan to settle for good enough.” “Take small actions and they will build upon each other.” “I am worse off when I put it off.” Read Full Transcript Welcome back you high-achiever you. I'm Kevin Kruse and I'm sharing the truth bombs from my 200 plus interviews...
What you’re going to learn: The 4 different causes of procrastination How to identify your own personal procrastination personality Key Quotes: “Seize the future by seizing the present. Start procrastinating tomorrow.” – Zig Ziglar “Nothing beats the timely pursuit of one’s intentions. It is the measure of success in life.” – Clarry Lay “When we procrastinate, it interferes with our happiness and drains us of our energy.” – Kevin Kruse Read Full Tr...
Today, we’re going to talk about why high achievers and ultra productive people don’t use to do lists and what they use instead. What you’re going to learn: The truth about to-do lists and why they’re making you unproductive and stressed out What millionaires and high achievers use instead of to-do lists How to use the same tool to get your own goals accomplished on time Key Quotes: “Throw away your to do list. Toss it out the window, burn it, stomp on it, tear it into a million piec...
Today we’re going to talk about how Briana Scurry and other Olympians win the day and how to focus on your MIT. What you’re going to learn: The MIT Principle (What you should be focused on and how to get it done) What Briana Scurry and other Olympians do to win the day How to break down your yearly goal into daily MITs Key Quotes: “About six months before an Olympics, I would relate all the decisions I made to the ultimate vision of winning gold. The simple question I would ask sever...
