How to Be Awesome at Your Job 935: The Five Steps to Winning Every Week with Demir Bentley
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Feb 12, 2024 Learn the five steps to winning every week including effective time management, making small changes for long-term impact, embracing imperfection in productivity, the impact of incomplete tasks on problem solving, and the importance of planning and organizing commitments.
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Demir's Wall Street Story
- Demir Bentley's overachieving nature led him to Wall Street, where he worked 80-100 hours a week.
- He masked his unproductiveness with overwork until a health crisis forced him to re-evaluate his work habits.
Overworking Health Risks
- Overworking can lead to severe health consequences, even death.
- Demir Bentley was diagnosed with a condition similar to "salaryman sudden death syndrome."
The Planning Paradox
- Most people know they should plan their week, but very few consistently do it.
- Less than 1% of managers surveyed had planned their week in the last four weeks.