
Great at Work
Brief Summary
“Great at Work: How Top Performers Do Less, Work Better, and Achieve More” (2018) by Morten T. Hansen explains why some people work more efficiently than others. Great teamwork, high productivity, and a successful outcome sound like a dream, right? Learn how to achieve your goal and not get tired on the first day of work.
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Increasing productivity is a question that worries everyone. People are used to thinking in a pattern. They tend to lean towards the traditional approaches. Yet, some methods go beyond ordinary thinking and help achieve the desired result. Have you heard about seven effective techniques that will break all your stereotypes? Let's take a closer look at these.
Imagine a situation. You’re trying to improve your level of productivity. After reading a bunch of motivational articles, it is time to act. You planned tasks and set priorities. But the priority of your points does not play a significant role. It is a common myth that will not give 100% success.
There is a little secret that the best performers aren’t found in one sitting position. They choose several directions, making the necessary efforts. Thus, they work more effectively due to understanding the value of their actions.
Another gossip: "You'll be fine, so just find a job you like." Favorite job can be a nice mood-booster. However, this is not a guarantee that your productivity will skyrocket. Try to define the importance of this work. Setting its goal will help you understand the meaning of your efforts and increase productivity.
As strange as it may sound, being obsessed with your work will bear fruits. The other methods may be mistaken for many beginners. It is worth remembering not to overload yourself. Taking on a stack of tasks will not increase your productivity, but the opposite – it will destroy it. The “choosing numerous items and rejecting others'' method does not work. This approach leads you astray. Priorities will not bring you what you were looking for. Instead, follow them and give it your all. Show obsession and passion for this work to achieve the best result.
Now, the question is how to start. Keep these two tips, that will become guidelines on a new path. You cannot change the situation, but you can make it easier. Here is the first point: analyze all possible difficulties. Look at your colleagues and anticipate where the gaps are. Perhaps you can suggest an effective way to correct mistakes. Not to run away from a problem, but to meet it, is the greatest art.
Productivity will be increased thanks to curiosity. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Express interest in working moments and the way they are arranged. A special tip is to use the beginning of a question, like "Why?" or "What if". It will open the door to new dimensions and help achieve the desired goal.
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