Yes, it's that time of year again... it's NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) and let's be honest, watching someone write is about as stimulating as watching ice melt.
I'm doing things a little differently with my
project and declaring a month of writing. Rather than posting weekly tips I'll share some creative content with you, from myself and others (sprinkled with a few tips, I'll still be doing some marketing). Seriously, you know you don't want to read a weekly blow by blow account of my NaNo stats so I wouldn't dream of inflicting them on you!
I'm kicking off this new era of Idea'ism with a contribution from a fellow wordsmith...
I have the great privilege of sharing another fantastic guest post with you, this time by Marc Guberti.
I'm doing things a little differently with my
Operation Author: 365 Actions to Becoming A
Successful Author
project and declaring a month of writing. Rather than posting weekly tips I'll share some creative content with you, from myself and others (sprinkled with a few tips, I'll still be doing some marketing). Seriously, you know you don't want to read a weekly blow by blow account of my NaNo stats so I wouldn't dream of inflicting them on you!
I'm kicking off this new era of Idea'ism with a contribution from a fellow wordsmith...
I have the great privilege of sharing another fantastic guest post with you, this time by Marc Guberti.
Marc is a 16 year old entrepreneur who is relentlessly talented and motivated.
He's an inspiring young man, and being passionate about working with and supporting small businesses as well as writing myself, I'm really delighted to be able to share some of Marc's wisdom and enthusiasm with you.
When I first 'met' Marc on Twitter and we exchanged some emails, I said to him; 'Wow, how do you fit in so much?' - In answer to my question he sent this great piece over about managing your time.
Enjoy it, and look out for the name Marc Guberti - he's really going places...
3 Ways To Get Better Time Management
How we spend our time determines who we become
and what we accomplish. For many people, getting better time management skills
is the difference between a stagnant business and a booming business. Giving
yourself more time to work on your business will allow you to get better
results and create products faster. In a world that is moving at a rapid pace,
many people make mistakes that cost a giant chunk of their time. As a result,
less gets done.
These three methods to get better time management will allow you to find more time in your day so you can accomplish your goals faster.
These three methods to get better time management will allow you to find more time in your day so you can accomplish your goals faster.
1. Give yourself closer
deadlines. The main reason why most people are not
getting their goals accomplished is because they are not setting deadlines for
themselves. Some people, at the very best, give themselves one year to
accomplish their goals while others give themselves no deadlines whatsoever.
Deadlines are so valuable because they force us to get moving. The essay due in two weeks gets written the night before the due date. As the deadline gets closer, urgency builds in.
This urgency is the tipping point that allows people to accomplish their goals within their deadlines. I only give myself a week to accomplish the same goals that the average person would need 2-4 weeks to accomplish. Give yourself weekly deadlines so there is always a sense of urgency. In addition, avoid using later and soon when giving yourself deadlines. Those are two placeholders that get used to delay responsibility.
Deadlines are so valuable because they force us to get moving. The essay due in two weeks gets written the night before the due date. As the deadline gets closer, urgency builds in.
This urgency is the tipping point that allows people to accomplish their goals within their deadlines. I only give myself a week to accomplish the same goals that the average person would need 2-4 weeks to accomplish. Give yourself weekly deadlines so there is always a sense of urgency. In addition, avoid using later and soon when giving yourself deadlines. Those are two placeholders that get used to delay responsibility.
2. Wake up early in the
morning. It is in the early morning when we are at
our best. We have more willpower and fewer distractions. Think about all of the
things you have to do at 7 pm compared to the things you have to do at 7 am.
Waking up early in the morning gives you new found time to work on your business.
The average human sleeps for 8 hours every night, but an article from Buffer backed by scientific research stated that we only need 6.5 to 7.5 hours of sleep every night. Getting seven hours of sleep every night instead of eight hours gives you an extra hour to be productive and an extra hour of being awake.
Waking up early in the morning gives you new found time to work on your business.
The average human sleeps for 8 hours every night, but an article from Buffer backed by scientific research stated that we only need 6.5 to 7.5 hours of sleep every night. Getting seven hours of sleep every night instead of eight hours gives you an extra hour to be productive and an extra hour of being awake.
3. Use mortality as a
motivational tool. None of us live forever. It is a
true statement that we want to ignore, but it is also a true statement that can
ignite our motivation. There will be a point when we will have no power to
change what we stand for.
Since you are reading this article, you still have time to make your difference and be the person who you want to be.
Do you want to be remembered as the person who watched TV all day or as the person who made a difference in millions of people’s lives?
I’m sure this question almost makes you want to ban TV or at least reduce the amount of time you spend watching your favorite shows (and the re-runs). You still have time to change how people will remember you, but the amount of time you have is limited.
Mortality was the motivational tool Steve Jobs used as he went through his journey, and that says something.
If you want to be remembered as someone who made a difference, then you need to put the time in.
Since you are reading this article, you still have time to make your difference and be the person who you want to be.
Do you want to be remembered as the person who watched TV all day or as the person who made a difference in millions of people’s lives?
I’m sure this question almost makes you want to ban TV or at least reduce the amount of time you spend watching your favorite shows (and the re-runs). You still have time to change how people will remember you, but the amount of time you have is limited.
Mortality was the motivational tool Steve Jobs used as he went through his journey, and that says something.
If you want to be remembered as someone who made a difference, then you need to put the time in.
In
Conclusion
Time management is not a super power granted to
a select few. At one point, I was watching TV for five hours every day and
playing video games when I got bored from watching the re-runs. Now, I only play
video games during the weekends, and I only watch one TV show every week (The Big Bang Theory). You can get
efficient time management and accomplish your goals faster. Successful time
management all comes down to your willingness to learn and implement the
methods.
Meet Marc...
Meet Marc...
Blog link: www.marcguberti.com
Here are his books on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Marc-Guberti/e/B00D5BK0J2/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1
http://www.amazon.com/Marc-Guberti/e/B00D5BK0J2/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1
How To Be Successful On Twitter, How To Publish More Kindle eBooks Faster, Keep The Ball Rolling, 77 Powerful Methods To Get More Kindle eBook Sales, Honest Ways To Make Money Online, Honest Ways To Make Money Online, 365 Ways To Improve Your Business For 2014, and Fool’s Gold
A big thank you to Marc from me.
If you are a writer or marketeer with some tips to share, please get in touch to feature a guest blog.
Email: amy@tomcatdesigns.co.uk
I'm always happy to encourage and promote the work of others and as a thank you I'll give you an eBook of my latest novel, Solomon's Secrets
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