Get More Done In Less Time — Consistently

If you want to build a house, having an electric saw is infinitely better than using a handheld saw. Some tools are simply much more effective than others. When trying to make efficient use of your time, there are proven “power tools” that have been shown to make a major difference in how much a person can get done. After surveying various books on time management, and trying various methods in my own life, I realized that five specific tools are the most effective in being able to accomplish more in less time.

Although you may be familiar with some or all of these methods, familiarity isn’t enough. You need to be as committed to them as you are to brushing your teeth each day. Since we live in the busiest culture in the history of humanity, knowing how to get control of one’s time is no longer a “nice idea.” It’s a necessity. These tools will help you survive, psychologically and financially, in this crazy time we live in.

1) Prioritize! Studies show that for every minute spent prioritizing, five minutes are saved. That means you’re getting a 500% return on your time investment. Not bad. You probably know of various ways to prioritize your day. Listing all the things you might do on a given day and then ranking them in their order of importance can be helpful. The most important aspect of prioritizing your day is doing it each and every day. Many people who know of the…