Before Breakfast

Everybody likes to finish

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Jan 30, 2025
Discover the psychological benefits of completing tasks and how it can boost productivity. Learn strategies for breaking down larger goals into manageable steps to enhance team focus and motivation. Explore the art of goal reframing, emphasizing incremental achievements to keep individual contributors motivated. This approach not only fosters a sense of accomplishment but also improves time management skills. Harness the power of task closure to tackle big projects with confidence!
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ANECDOTE

ROAS Man's Kid

  • The speaker's dad, a B2B marketer, embarrassed them during career day by repeatedly emphasizing "ROAS".
  • Now, the speaker is known as the "ROAS man's kid."
INSIGHT

Promise of Relief

  • People prefer completing tasks sooner, even if delaying is financially beneficial.
  • This is due to the "promise of relief" and the psychological satisfaction of closure.
ADVICE

Break Down Goals

  • Reframe large goals into smaller, manageable tasks to create a sense of accomplishment.
  • This prevents employees from getting sidetracked by less important, easier tasks.
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