1 00:00:00,140 --> 00:00:01,820 Welcome to this episode. 2 00:00:01,820 --> 00:00:05,860 Today, let's delve into the understood virtue of calculated neglect. 3 00:00:05,860 --> 00:00:12,300 Yes, neglect—a philosophy that runs counter to the exhaustive rally for omnipresence in 4 00:00:12,300 --> 00:00:15,600 every aspect of your business and life. 5 00:00:15,600 --> 00:00:19,020 As someone who's been through the gauntlet of enterprise, I've realized that trying 6 00:00:19,020 --> 00:00:24,559 to manage every single detail is not only futile, it's a hindrance. 7 00:00:24,559 --> 00:00:29,139 Early in my career, I too subscribed to the concept of mastery through micromanagement. 8 00:00:29,320 --> 00:00:33,919 But quickly I learned that this approach led to burnout and bottleneck situations. 9 00:00:33,939 --> 00:00:38,540 The truth is, inefficiency often stems from an inability to prioritize. 10 00:00:38,540 --> 00:00:41,900 It's not about doing more, it's about doing the right things. 11 00:00:41,900 --> 00:00:46,099 This often means intentionally neglecting tasks that do not align with your core goals, 12 00:00:46,099 --> 00:00:48,700 even if conventional wisdom says they are urgent. 13 00:00:48,700 --> 00:00:53,160 I have a simple system that I attribute much of my success to. 14 00:00:53,160 --> 00:00:54,939 The 3 Ds 15 00:00:55,660 --> 00:00:57,759 Delegate, defer, or delete. 16 00:00:57,759 --> 00:01:01,060 Delegate operations that are not within your zone of genius. 17 00:01:01,060 --> 00:01:04,919 Defer decisions and tasks that are important but not immediate. 18 00:01:04,919 --> 00:01:08,879 Delete actions that don't serve your ultimate objectives. 19 00:01:08,879 --> 00:01:10,580 Let's take delegation. 20 00:01:10,580 --> 00:01:14,540 It's not just handing off tasks, it's empowering your team. 21 00:01:14,540 --> 00:01:19,099 If you've hired correctly, entrust your team with real responsibilities and you'll 22 00:01:19,099 --> 00:01:22,879 free up your time to focus on strategic growth. 23 00:01:22,879 --> 00:01:27,480 In my experience, the most difficult part of this is letting go of control, but it's 24 00:01:27,480 --> 00:01:29,519 also the most rewarding. 25 00:01:29,519 --> 00:01:34,839 Deferment is about recognizing that some tasks and decisions, while important, can wait. 26 00:01:34,839 --> 00:01:37,559 The art of timing is often neglected. 27 00:01:37,559 --> 00:01:43,160 Not everything needs your immediate attention and not every opportunity is the right opportunity. 28 00:01:43,160 --> 00:01:47,900 By deferring, you provide yourself the space to attack these tasks at a more appropriate 29 00:01:47,900 --> 00:01:51,519 time or when you can give them the focus they deserve. 30 00:01:51,860 --> 00:01:56,940 Lastly, deletion liberates you from the self-imposed prison of busy work. 31 00:01:56,959 --> 00:02:03,040 If something is not contributing to your bottom line or personal wellbeing, why are you doing it? 32 00:02:03,040 --> 00:02:04,239 Challenge the status quo. 33 00:02:04,239 --> 00:02:08,679 It's okay to stop attending meetings that are not productive, and it's okay to say 34 00:02:08,679 --> 00:02:13,539 no to projects that don't excite you or align with your vision. 35 00:02:13,539 --> 00:02:18,600 To be clear, this isn't encouragement for negligence or irresponsibility, this is about 36 00:02:18,639 --> 00:02:23,740 intentional, strategic neglect of what is extraneous, in favor of what is essential. 37 00:02:23,740 --> 00:02:26,800 Therein lies a powerful differentiation. 38 00:02:26,800 --> 00:02:31,639 The successful entrepreneur understands that what they choose not to do is just as important 39 00:02:31,639 --> 00:02:33,580 as what they do. 40 00:02:33,580 --> 00:02:37,679 As we wrap up today's insight, remember that all breakthroughs require a kind of boldness 41 00:02:37,679 --> 00:02:40,259 that often contradicts the norm. 42 00:02:40,259 --> 00:02:43,080 Practice calculated neglect. 43 00:02:43,080 --> 00:02:59,899 Power your team, create space for important decisions, and cut out 44 00:02:59,899 --> 00:03:07,479 the noise.