The hard work myth has trapped millions in misery.
Including you.

7 ways to escape it & work smarter

// A THREAD //

1. Turn off notifications

Your effective IQ drops when you see or hear a notification.

Do this and you will *literally* work smarter.

2. Prioritize

Pareto Principle. @SkantLee

80% of your outcomes stem from 20% of your work.

Prioritize high-value tasks.

3. Press pause

Your brain is built to detect a change.

So working longer lowers mental awareness.
You end up creating sh*t work.

Take a break.

3. The 4 Horsemen

- 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 repeat tasks
- 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 simple tasks
- 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 timely tasks
- 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭 huge projects

4. Murder multitasking

Your brain sucks at it.
Regardless of your gender.

Focus on one task or skill.

5. Map out your time

Schedule your day.

BUT DO NOT plan to do 40 things or schedule down to the minute.

Less is more.

6. Music on repeat

Playlists take you away from work & onto a rollercoaster.

Your brain knows a change like a song switch.

Take one song that fits the mood.

Put it on repeat.

7. Create a morning routine

Get some momentum going in the morning.

Work on a large task.
Or start small and snowball.

Your potential is god-like.

It’s about time you live up to it.

Work hard and * smart *

RT to help others do the same. https://twitter.com/zaeminter/status/1351625627946901505