1 00:00:00,500 --> 00:00:02,160 Welcome to today's episode. 2 00:00:02,160 --> 00:00:04,240 Focus is a scarce commodity. 3 00:00:04,240 --> 00:00:07,900 It seems counterproductive, but over the years I've found that working less can 4 00:00:07,900 --> 00:00:10,160 actually lead to achieving more. 5 00:00:10,160 --> 00:00:13,580 Let's delve into the power of consent and its pivotal role in my 6 00:00:13,580 --> 00:00:17,120 journey to financial prosperity. 7 00:00:17,120 --> 00:00:21,920 In an era where multi-tasking is glorified, I learned to do the opposite. 8 00:00:21,920 --> 00:00:25,840 Instead of expanding my to-do list, I stripped it down to what was essential. 9 00:00:25,840 --> 00:00:27,520 Here's the raw truth. 10 00:00:27,580 --> 00:00:30,660 I never worked more than 5 hours a day. 11 00:00:30,660 --> 00:00:33,160 You see, endless hours are not a badge of honor. 12 00:00:33,160 --> 00:00:36,520 They are often a mark of inefficiency. 13 00:00:36,520 --> 00:00:40,439 By imposing a 5 hour work day, I forced myself to prioritize tasks that had the 14 00:00:40,439 --> 00:00:46,000 highest leverage, often those that others found too daunting or were overlooked. 15 00:00:46,000 --> 00:00:48,680 During these 5 hours there were no distractions allowed. 16 00:00:48,680 --> 00:00:53,240 I treated my time as if it was a finite resource – like gold. 17 00:00:53,240 --> 00:00:56,439 Each minute wasted was a minute I'd never recover. 18 00:00:56,439 --> 00:00:59,459 This philosophy extended to meetings and calls. 19 00:00:59,459 --> 00:01:02,680 If it wasn't crucial, it wasn't on the schedule. 20 00:01:02,680 --> 00:01:07,440 This approach distilled my efforts to the most critical actions and decisions. 21 00:01:07,440 --> 00:01:12,900 Paradoxically, by limiting my working hours, the quality of my work soared. 22 00:01:12,900 --> 00:01:15,360 Many entrepreneurs believe in the hustle culture, 23 00:01:15,360 --> 00:01:18,940 thinking that all-nighters and 80-hour weeks are badges of honor. 24 00:01:18,940 --> 00:01:20,040 They're not. 25 00:01:20,040 --> 00:01:24,620 They're often a sign of chaos, a lack of prioritization, and frankly, 26 00:01:24,660 --> 00:01:27,720 An unsustainable way of living that's far from optimal. 27 00:01:27,720 --> 00:01:31,500 Instead, try this, work less, and in the time you do work, 28 00:01:31,500 --> 00:01:36,000 deploy intense focused effort on a few tasks that truly matter. 29 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:40,059 Let me put forward a mental model that guided me, I call it The Impact Filter. 30 00:01:41,080 --> 00:01:44,820 Before taking on any task, I asked myself these questions. 31 00:01:44,820 --> 00:01:48,760 Will this task significantly move the needle for my business? 32 00:01:48,760 --> 00:01:50,760 Is this within my zone of genius or 33 00:01:50,760 --> 00:01:53,940 could someone else do it just as well, if not better? 34 00:01:53,940 --> 00:01:56,339 What's the cost of not doing this task? 35 00:01:56,339 --> 00:01:59,180 If a task didn't pass this filter, I delegated or 36 00:01:59,180 --> 00:02:01,400 eliminated it, freeing up mental space for 37 00:02:01,400 --> 00:02:04,199 high-impact work that warranted my attention. 38 00:02:04,199 --> 00:02:08,000 Now, here's the vital part, embracing downtime. 39 00:02:08,000 --> 00:02:10,860 During my nonworking hours, I indulged in hobbies, 40 00:02:10,860 --> 00:02:15,139 exercised, read extensively, and nourished relationships. 41 00:02:15,139 --> 00:02:18,259 These activities kept my mind sharp and spirit fulfilled. 42 00:02:18,259 --> 00:02:22,179 Which in turn, increased my effectiveness during work hours. 43 00:02:22,199 --> 00:02:24,199 This holistic approach to life, 44 00:02:24,199 --> 00:02:27,639 which balances intense work with restorative leisure, 45 00:02:27,639 --> 00:02:30,559 is the real secret to long term success and well-being. 46 00:02:31,759 --> 00:02:34,800 Understand the counterintuitive power of constraints and 47 00:02:34,800 --> 00:02:38,020 how they can be the secret fuel for your entrepreneurial engine. 48 00:02:39,220 --> 00:02:41,020 Integrate these practices, and 49 00:02:41,020 --> 00:02:44,720 you might just find yourself on the path to not only financial abundance. 50 00:02:44,720 --> 00:02:46,080 But a richer, fuller life. 51 00:02:47,320 --> 00:02:49,720 If this conversation struck a chord with you, 52 00:02:49,720 --> 00:02:52,880 make sure to subscribe for more insights. 53 00:02:52,880 --> 00:02:56,360 Share this episode with fellow entrepreneurs who could benefit from a less 54 00:02:56,360 --> 00:02:58,119 conventional approach to productivity. 55 00:02:59,160 --> 00:03:03,320 Until next time, remember, quality effort trumps quantity and 56 00:03:03,320 --> 00:03:08,199 a rich life is measured in moments well lived, not solely in dollars earned.