Passion Struck with John R. Miles

Applying the Ivy Lee Method to Life w/ John R. Miles EP 29

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May 21, 2021
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ANECDOTE

Schwab's Big Bet On Ivy Lee

  • Charles M. Schwab hired Ivy Lee after John D. Rockefeller's recommendation and tested his method for three months.
  • Schwab later paid Lee $25,000 and credited the method for Bethlehem Steel's massive productivity gains.
ADVICE

Do A 15-Minute Nightly Task Plan

  • Each evening spend 15 minutes listing six tasks for the next day that move you toward your big vision.
  • Start tomorrow with task one and don't move on until it's complete, then carry unfinished items to the next day's ranked list.
ADVICE

Limit Tasks To Six And Rank Them

  • Limit tomorrow's list to six practical tasks and remove extras that don't fit.
  • Rank tasks by importance and reassess moved items to reveal true priorities.
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