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I've helped businesses generate millions of dollars by refining, simplifying, and applying this 5 step process to optimize *ANY* business. (this is the exact framework I follow for my clients - No fluff) Here they are so you can apply them to your business:
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Ted Talks are Life-Changing. Here are 11 Popular TED Talks That Will Make You Insanely Productive:
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12 Youtube channels that will help improve your productivity:
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MOST PEOPLE SUCK AT BEING PRODUCTIVE. THEY WANT TO FOCUS ON THE RIGHT THINGS BUT CAN'T DO IT. HERE'S 10 ACTIONABLE TIPS TO HELP YOU MASTER PRODUCTIVITY:
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Consistency is the common denominator of success.
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Assumptions are your worst enemy.
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I used to operate a service business working 50-hour weeks with 3 employees. Now the business does 5x the revenue with only 1 employee and I spend virtually 0 hours on it. Here are the 5 steps I took to achieve this:
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@YourAnonNews I don’t think blocking him will help you share a different perspective. On the contrary, I believe staying informed will empower you.
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There will always be a better way of doing things, but nothing beats consistency.
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If your real intention is to be productive, turn off all notifications.
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Start doing one thing well. Not three three things poorly.
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To master a skill, you must first understand its limitations.
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If you dont appreciate the process, forget about the result.
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Systems can't help you do everything. But without them, you won't do anything.
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Perfection is a distraction.
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Being passionate about your WHY is more important than your HOW.
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You can't be productive if you're not organized. Find a home for everything in your world.
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Unpopular Opinion: The larger your business, the simpler your systems need to be.
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Planning is the antidote to procrastination.
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2 years
@tobi_emonts There's a reason why kids wake up early on Christmas morning, but hate to wake up for school.... Being excited about your morning routine is key.
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If you keep trying, great work and success has to eventually slip through.
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It is more important to follow a system than to have the perfect one.
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Systems are the how to your what.
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Patience and consistency will compound into beautiful results.
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15 Underrated Hacks To 10x Your Productivity: (THE thread of ALL productivity threads)
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@MapleLeafs I didn’t know watching the leafs could be this fun.
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We will always wish we had started sooner. But we’ll be so glad that we started.
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@imThomasMorales
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2 years
I’ve operated 10+ brands and scaled a service business to $600k by implementing systems. Here is the 9 Step Checklist System I followed to 5x my productivity. 100% free if you: 👉 Retweet 👉 Comment "5x" (Must be following so I can DM you)
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We should decrease our expectations of people, and increase our expectations of systems.
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Focus on everything and you’ll focus on nothing.
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Blows my mind that finance is so overlooked in school. What a disadvantage to society.
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The road to success is very long without clarity.
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If you're procrastinating, plan better. It will reduce the number of decisions you have to make and help you get more actionable.
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Time blocking continues to be one of the most impactful habits for my daily productivity.
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Decluttering the real world declutters the mind.
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The Average Human Spends 5+ Hours/Day On Their Phone. Here Are 5 Hacks To Gain Back Control Of Your Time:
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5 constraints you can set to open up 5 hours per day and increase productivity:
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Don't get stuck in learning mode not actually learning new things or making progress. Eventually you have to start doing the thing.
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0 to 1 is the biggest challenge. It only gets easier.
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Things that kill progress and productivity: 1. Multi-tasking 2. Not planning your days 3. Not grouping similar tasks 4. Managing to-do's in your head 5. Focusing on what you can't control 6. Storing information in multiple places Avoid as many of these as possible.
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No one can make predictable progress without systems.
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@Wealth_Pill Attention.
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The top 3 killers of productivity: 1. Indecision 2. Multitasking 3. Lack of clarity Here's how to avoid them:
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It’s very difficult to do anything well, consistently, without systems.
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Society drives us to always do more. When in truth, less is more. Focus on less things, and double down.
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Routines and systems are the lego blocks that support success.
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Want to be more present, less stressed, and more productive? Weekly reviews are the answer. Here's how to implement one:
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I’ll bet on someone with a broken system over someone who has no system, any day.
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Success happens in 3 steps: 1. Gain clarity 2. Understand that consistency is king 3. Implement systems to facilitate consistency
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Turning off red badges and notifications on my phone (other than phone calls) was one of the best things I did 5 years ago.
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How to implement a simple accountability system so you never stress about getting things done when you should: 1. List all of your ongoing responsibilities 2. Add each one to a weekly or monthly checklist 3. Create a recurring time block to complete each checklist
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Having a weekly scorecard for my business has been the easiest way to know what's going on at a glance. Here's how: 1. Identify 10 important metrics 2. Clarify how each one is attained 3. Assign ownership to upload each one 4. Automate an email every week with the scorecard
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Time Blocking changed my life. Here's how you can do it: 1. Identify 3-5 goals every week 2. Create 2-hour daily blocks for each goal 3. Identify 1 habit you'd like to incorporate 4. Create 1-hour daily recurring blocks for this habit 5. Color code blocks green when complete
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Being mentally present is vital for productivity and planning my weeks in advance has been a huge help. Knowing that I’ve already clarified the most important tasks and when I'm working on them allows me to more easily focus on the doing.
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1 year
2022 was a roller coaster. Here are 2 useful insights from my annual review and the lessons that came from losing tens of thousands of dollars:
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1 year
Willpower and motivation are great... But don't rely on them. When we do, we find ourselves stuck in a cycle of starting and stopping. Implement systems, routines, and habits so they're a bonus instead. Here are 4 of my favorite ways to do this: (with examples for each)
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1 year
Implementing systems simply means getting intentional about your goal. You’re either serious about it or you’re not.
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10 months
The most common question I get from clients: "How can I grow my business faster?" My answer is never more marketing, leads, outreach, or sales tactics. It's more fundamental: "Eliminate constraints" Here's how:
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Having a system to zoom in and out out of your vision regularly is key for clarity and progress.
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It's incredible how much easier it is to be productive in the day when you already took time to plan it out in advance.
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1 year
You don't need ideas. The only thing you need is execution.
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8 months
Micromanaging is the worst thing a business owner can do. You can't level up if you’re constantly putting out fires. My system eliminates micromanaging by automating accountability. Like+Comment “system” and I’ll DM it to you for FREE (reg.$149) (Follow so I can DM)
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I’ve spent the last 5 years testing different project plans and templates. Here's my simple 3 step process to get anything done and increase the probability of achieving success by 90%:
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1 year
After completing a work session, clarify the single next action needed to push your project or goal forward. Do this to skip clarifying where you left off, every time, and boost your productivity.
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1 year
Anti-goals and constraints are just as important as your goals. What you’re not willing to do provides clarity on your plan.
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If you don't have a system for when you do the things you're supposed to, it will not be sustainable.
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When defining outcomes, projects and goals, the key is to focus on the things that you can control. It's the only way to guarantee progress.
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1 year
The impact after switching from casual Instagram to intentional Twitter has been huge. Better at writing, thinking, and I’m networking with incredible people.
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Thomas Morales
2 years
I'm taking on the challenge of launching a new business idea every 90 days. The desired outcome is a profitable model with clear and simple processes that I can hand off to an operator to handle the day-to-day, all within ~3 months. Here is the criteria and my progress so far👇
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1 year
Delegating (after automating) is the easiest way to gain back time while also increasing productivity.
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1 year
Our productive output is ultimately a result of how well we’re balancing all of our Life Areas. Here's my 3 step process to quickly know how my life is doing as a whole, prevent problems before they happen, and maximize productivity:
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I only have two focus sessions in the day. 9am-12pm + 2:30PM-4:30PM I dedicate each time block to 1 impactful goal. My productive output has never been greater.
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7 months
Finding a good virtual assistant is a life hack. But it can be a gigantic pain. I turned the 4-step process I use to find, hire, and manage VAs into a doc: - where to look - tools to use - Qs to ask - job post Like & Comment "va" and I'll DM it to you. (Follow so I can DM)
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2 years
We’re all guilty of waiting for the “right time” before making progress… I felt this way before starting a business, newsletter, or creating content on social. The truth is…
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1 year
Everyone says quality over quantity. Here's why they're wrong... (with examples)
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1 year
I dropped due dates for projects a long time ago. I now focus on clarifying next actions and time blocking (the doing). It’s working really good.
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The best way to test if you have solid systems in your business: Step away from it for a day. Then for a week. Then for a month. The better the systems, the less you're needed.
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For 3 years now, I've followed a simple system that's allowed me to: - increase my focus - 5x daily productivity - simplify my schedule Here's the 2-part system so you and your team can implement it too:
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1 year
Here's how you can apply the 80/20 Rule to make more money and become a happier person:
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8 months
Growing your business is hard without a solid project management system. I turned my whole system into a Notion template you and your team can use: - projects database - project template - custom views Like & Comment "template" and I'll DM it to you. (Follow so I can DM)
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The old way of doing things is rarely the best way.
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Micromanaging is the worst thing a business owner can do. You can't level up if you’re constantly putting out fires. My system eliminates micromanaging by automating accountability. Like+comment “system” and I’ll DM it to you for FREE (reg.$80) (Must follow)
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@MapleLeafs This series has been incredibly fun to watch 👏🏻
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I’ve operated 10+ brands and scaled a multi-6-figure business with only 1 employee Here are the 9 simple steps I follow to 5x my daily productivity:
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80% of your revenue will come from 20% of your products and services. Keep it simple and double down on what's working.
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Ever feel like tasks take too long? Learn Parkinson's Law: The simple time-management trick that high-performers use to get more done, faster. Here's how it works and how it applies to meetings and projects: What is Parkinson’s Law? It explains that work expands to fill the
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Stop asking your team for project updates. It's bad practice. Here's a more powerful (and simpler) question to gauge progress and increase productivity: First, what's the problem with project updates? When you ask a team member about a project's progress, their answers are
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1 year
The amount of time we have is finite. The list of excuses we have is infinite. Don't get distracted by the latter.
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Perfect systems don't exist. But those that are clear and followed well are very good.
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Thomas Morales
9 months
As a founder/CEO, the calendar is your most important tool. Here's how to optimize it to better visualize your day, differentiate between virtual/physical meetings, and increase accountability: (I've been using this system for 6+ years)
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9 months
Finding a good virtual assistant is a life hack. But it can be a gigantic pain. I turned the 4-step process I use to find, hire and manage VAs into a doc: - where to look - tools to use - Qs to ask - job post Like & Comment "va" and I'll DM it to you. (Follow so I can DM)
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9 months
I dropped due dates for projects a long time ago. As soon as I did, my productivity skyrocketed. Here's how and the system that replaced them:
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Thomas Morales
1 year
You have 16 hours in a day. The problem isn't having enough time. The problem is priority. Focus on one goal at a time. If want to do everything, you won't do anything. If you can't find the time, wake up earlier.
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Having multiple "priorities" has cost me a lot of time and money. Do this instead: 1. Clarify the most important 3-5 goals over the next 7 days 2. List them in order of priority 3. Focus on one per day
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Procrastination is rarely related to laziness, and almost always due to a lack of clarity.
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1 year
Here's how you turn your dreams into actionable goals: 1. Clarify the vision 2. Work it backward to create a plan 3. Identify the single next physical action 4. Take action 5. Step 3
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Multitasking is not only a myth. It’s a bad idea to even try. Here are 3 ways to get better at monotasking:
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Thomas Morales
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Micromanaging is the worst thing a business owner can do. You can't level up if you’re constantly putting out fires. My system eliminates micromanaging by automating accountability. Like+Comment “system” and I’ll DM it to you for FREE (reg.$149) (Follow so I can DM)
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Having a clear vision for your business helps with direction, motivation, and decision-making. But crafting it can be overwhelming. I’ve tested countless frameworks. Here are the 7 components of a (simple) Vision Document: 1. Purpose Why does your company exist beyond just
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