How I Work BEST OF: Ruthless prioritization with Google’s Executive Productivity Advisor, Laura Mae Martin
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Jan 15, 2025 Laura Mae Martin, Google's Executive Productivity Advisor and author of Uptime, shares her expert insights on maximizing productivity. She emphasizes the power of ruthless prioritization, the significance of a Sunday planning ritual, and effective task management through list funnels. Laura also discusses the critical role of downtime, advocating for 'No Tech Tuesdays' to recharge. Additionally, she explores how generative AI can streamline routine tasks, freeing up time for strategic work. It's a masterclass in enhancing productivity!
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Ruthless Prioritization
- Prioritize ruthlessly, saying no to good things to make room for great things.
- Consider what your future self would prioritize.
Sunday Planning Ritual
- Implement a Sunday planning ritual to review the past week and plan the next.
- Reflect on what was a good use of time and identify potential conflicts.
List Funnels
- Use a list funnel system to manage tasks, starting with a broad list and narrowing it down.
- Categorize tasks to make it easier to choose what to work on based on available time and energy.
