The Rich Webster Show

6 Reasons Why Working More Is Hurting Your Business

Sep 3, 2023

The podcast discusses the importance of prioritization as an entrepreneur and shares tips on time-management, setting up a productive workspace, and delegating tasks. It emphasizes the negative consequences of working too much and highlights the benefits of rest and effective prioritization. The speaker reflects on their own mistakes and encourages listeners to enroll in the 'How to Work Less' program for strategies to work less and run their businesses efficiently.

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Quick takeaways

Prioritizing tasks and starting with the most important one leads to greater efficiency and better results.

Learning to say no and set boundaries is essential for productivity and time management.

Implementing strategies to improve focus, such as disabling notifications and using focus-boosting software, enhances concentration and productivity.

Deep dives

Mistakes in Prioritization and Task Management

Many people struggle with prioritizing tasks and valuing them equally. This leads to inefficiency and working on tasks that don't actually move the needle. By understanding the importance of prioritization and implementing strategies like starting the day with the most important task, individuals can work more effectively and achieve better results.

Introduction

2min

Working Too Much: Six Mistakes to Avoid

5min

Prioritization for Entrepreneurs

10min

Challenges of Deep Focus

12min

The Importance of Delegating Tasks in a Solo Business

14min

The Importance of Rest and Prioritization

6min

Reflections on Mistakes and Encouragement to Enroll in 'How to Work Less'

3min

📌 How To Work Less Cohort 5 is OPEN for enrollment until Sunday, September 3rd at 11:59pm EST learn.howtoworkless.com 📌

In this episode, I cover:

Why prioritization is the number one skill you must master as an entrepreneur
The most powerful time-management tactic I know of (and why we are hard-wired to be terrible at it)
5 ways I’ve set up my workspace to be designed for focus and deep work
The 3 delegation mistakes I see all entrepreneurs make
Why the design of your business matters more than anything else when it comes to creating a lifestyle business
The answer to this quote - “The more you _______, the less effective and productive you become over both the short and long term.” Business Roundtable Report 1980

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