Top Productivity Working Hacks by Jan Rezab

1. Top Productivity Hacks By Jan Rezab Serial Entrepreneur, Founder of
2. Time is relative. How we experience time is also relative. And what we can manage in given time is completely up to us. That’s why try hard to learn do everything faster and get done more in less time. How to Approach Work?
3. My actual calendar internal external Think in “Blocks”
4. 5 840 blocks365 days 1 hour = 1 block 16 a day =x As people, we are short on time…
5. +365 extra blocks per year If you give up 1 hour of sleep, you get
6. I try to plan my day perfectly so every block counts
7. 800 hrs external meetings (with a lot of overlap!) 1300 hrs internal meetings 1100 hrs working online 500 hrs traveling 3700 hrs worth of work My Overview in 2015
8. Why do I live according to these principles?
9. “We have a certain limited amount of productive years on this planet.” 20 years 20 years 20 years education making money giving it away
10. I started my first company when I was 14. Messed it up, learned a lot and started over. I’m 29 and have been working for 15 years now.
11. Distribution of my Online Time 1 420 hrs online in 2015 Communication Entertainment Business Social Networking Design 30 % 21 % 11 % 9 % 7 %
12. ... and I try to make as productive as possible Communication Entertainment Business Social Networking Design
13. My business relies on perfect communication. I make sure to have inbox zero. COMMUNICATION
14. Managing 800 Pesky Emails a Day DELETE “SPAM” FIRST Delete all the emails that are clearly irrelevant straight away. USE FILTERS I’ve built my own set of filters, identifying urgency, responsibilities and ownership etc. PRIORITIZE I always handle the external messages first. The client goes first. SET THE RULES If someone is CC’s you in an irrelevant email, remind them not to do that. COMMUNICATION
15. Using Productivity Tools I use email extensively, but it’s only one of the channels I use for communication. Plain text in general does not always convey the enthusiasm or urgency. This is why I think internal social networks and social messaging platforms are going to replace email. COMMUNICATION Wunderlist Podio Slack
16. Social Networks is another great channel for communication. But don’t get too carried away. Focus. SOCIAL NETWORKS
17. How to Manage Your Social Find 5 minutes every 2 - 3 hours to check for updates. Turn off all notifications. They just keep you from working. If you have an important announcement to make, dedicate more than 30 minutes Don’t mistake social messaging for social networking. I believe social messaging and internal social networking are key - and it will eventually replace email. SOCIAL NETWORKS
18. Sometimes you need to handle things in person. MEETINGS
19. Design a Productive Meeting Agenda: focus on the goal. Always try to give more than you take. Make sure next steps are clear. Do an immediate follow-up. I think of every meeting is a time investment. Make sure you invest it effectively. The best live by this: I had a meeting with a CEO of one of the largest advertising companies in the world and as I was writing the follow-up, he beat me to it just 46 minutes after the meeting. MEETINGS
20. There are some activities you can combine. ACTIVITY COMBO
21. My Favorite Activity Combos TV Shows & Workouts Driving & Phone Calls Flight Time & Emails Walking & Emails ACTIVITY COMBO
22. Find a great Executive Assistant. Someone you can trust! EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
23. Give your EA full access to your email account and calendar, and allow them to send emails and other messages on your behalf. Set the rules very carefully (e.g. emails must be approved before they’re sent). Make sure your EA has your back. (If you are in a meeting, your EA has to be able to reply urgent things). Stellar EA Workflow EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
24. Business travel doesn’t have to be a pain. BUSINESS TRAVEL
25. Flying 1 000 000 km in 5 years... ...taught me to squeeze maximum work into my schedule. This means I try to do as much work when I am away from my family as possible and leaves me more time to spend with my dear ones when I am back. BUSINESS TRAVEL
26. Travel Scheduling Tips Prioritize. First take the meetings you really want and need – for those, move your schedule around. International travel time is a problem – if you live in Europe, try and make trips to East Coast, West Coast, and maybe Mexico City in one go. BUSINESS TRAVEL
27. Sometimes, it can feel exhausting. So find time for relax & creativity! CREATIVITY
28. Time for Creativity! Planes and conferences work great for me. Inspirational talks do too, but they don’t give the same kick and vibe. When at home, leave the office by 6 PM at the latest. Be with your family and friends, and start working again after the kids go to bed. It will help clear your head, and more ideas will come in the 8PM+ work session. CREATIVITY
29. I love TV shows but watching those would take up to much of my time. So I watched all the TV shows last year at double play speed. In the end I watched around 600 hours worth of content, saving 300 hours = 28 productive 12 hour work days. Need an Extra Month while Having Fun? CREATIVITY
30. Work-life balance is challenging at times. Having a supporting family and co-workers is crucial. TAKEAWAY
31. Don’t forget your health. Find time to relax and exercise. TAKEAWAY
32. And most importantly, be productive so that you can spend more time with the ones you care about. TAKEAWAY
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