The 10% Rule That Changed How I Think

Summary

• I dedicate about 10% of my week to thinking time, which includes prioritizing and re-evaluating tasks to focus on what's truly important.
• I consistently review my weekly schedule and make decisions on what to attend or skip based on priorities. It’s okay to cancel meetings if they aren’t aligned with the main goals.
• When planning my week, I reorganize tasks and meetings every Sunday to ensure focus on the highest priorities.
• I don't feel guilty about potentially offending others if it means aligning with company goals. Everyone should be aware of our objectives.
• It’s important to question the necessity of meetings. Ask if they are truly critical at the moment.
• Sometimes people might attend meetings just because they fit them in, without considering their importance.
• If we don't manage our bandwidth wisely, the company won't be able to grow effectively.

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How To Take Action

I would suggest implementing a dedicated "thinking time" every week. Set aside just 10% of your week to prioritize and re-evaluate your tasks. This small amount of time can lead to big improvements in focusing on what truly matters.

A good way of doing this is by reviewing your weekly schedule every Sunday. Ask yourself which tasks and meetings align with your most important goals. It's okay to cancel or skip meetings if they don't contribute to your main objectives. Don't feel guilty about it. If someone asks you to a meeting, it's fair to question its necessity.

Another suggestion is to reorganize your tasks and meetings each week. This ensures you stay focused on your priorities and helps in aligning your actions with your goals. Remember, it's not about being busy; it's about being effective with your time.

Also, be mindful of bandwidth. Don’t just attend meetings for the sake of filling your schedule. Each task or meeting should add value and drive growth. Managing your time wisely is crucial for personal and business success.

By implementing these small changes, you'll ensure that your efforts are aligned with what truly matters for growth, both personally and professionally.

Full Transcript

great leaders have about 10% of their week they can dedicate towards thinking time thinking prioritizing re-evaluating of what they're doing is important I'm constantly looking at my week and thinking like do I not do this do I cancel this meeting I'm not going to go to that meeting it's not my highest priority you know what do this do that like I reorganize my whole week on Sunday based on like this is what's most important and I don't feel bad if it's going to offend anybody you all know our company goals if somebody asks you to a meeting I don't think it's bad to say like hey do you really think this is that important right right now they might be like you know what I'm also a funnel right now and I just took the meeting because I'm taking all the meetings if you guys don't have bandwidth the company won't grow