Source URL: https://zaidesanton.substack.com/p/how-to-have-27-hours-in-your-day

Summary

• The author shares 5 simple productivity hacks that have helped them save time and be more efficient.
• The first hack is to make it extremely difficult to engage in bad habits, such as excessive phone use, by using app blockers like the "Roots" app.
• The second hack is to simplify tasks by optimizing systems, such as organizing Slack channels and setting up automatic bill payments.
• The third hack is to combine activities whenever possible, such as listening to audiobooks while walking or riding a bike.
• The fourth hack is to use goals that work for you, with the author finding success in weekly planning and using a rolling Google Doc.
• The fifth hack is to utilize your calendar as a productivity tool by scheduling tasks and appointments, providing a visual representation of your workload.
• The author emphasizes the importance of being intentional with your time and finding a balance between productivity and relaxation.
• The author also suggests periodically allowing yourself to indulge in non-productive activities to recharge and enjoy life.

Mind Map

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  root((How to have 27 hours in your day))
    (Cut)
      (Make bad habits very VERY hard)
        (Use app blockers)
        (Try Roots app)
      (Non-productive time)
        (Read books)
        (Disconnect and think)
    (Simplify)
      (Optimize necessary evil tasks)
        (Slack tricks)
        (Email organization)
      (Automate bill payments)
      (Order groceries online)
    (Combine)
      (Do 2 things at once)
        (Listen to audiobooks while walking)
        (Exercise during baby time)
    (Goals that work)
      (Weekly planning)
        (Recurring meeting on Fridays)
        (Use Google Doc with checkboxes)
    (Calendar as productivity tool)
      (Manage tasks on calendar)
        (Create meetings for tasks)
        (Visualize workload)
      (Plan weekends on calendar)
      (Schedule future appointments)
    (Let go)
      (Not for everyone)
      (Find balance)
        (Take breaks from productivity)
        (Engage in leisure activities)
    (Bonus)
      (Efficiently consume digital content)
        (Develop a system)
      (Content enjoyed this week)
        (Non-obvious behaviors that will kill your startup)
        (The emerging startup playbook)
        (How to regain control of a meeting)
        (Podcast: Strategies for becoming less distractible)
        (Book: Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling)

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