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Productivity like a Pro!

TIME TRACKING - Will it make you MORE PRODUCTIVE as a Busy Professional?

Mar 6, 2024
Debate on time tracking's impact on productivity for busy professionals. Practical examples in video editing and project management. Alternative strategies like prioritization discussed. Maximize productivity through tools like Rescue Time and Rise. Optimizing workflows by analyzing time allocation and energy management.
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Quick takeaways

  • Time tracking helps optimize processes, identify bottlenecks, and improve efficiency in different tasks like video editing.
  • Setting timers for focused work sessions can enhance productivity by maintaining momentum, tracking achievements, and fostering a productive workflow.

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Understanding Time Tracking and its Applications

Time tracking is a controversial topic that can provide valuable insights into understanding the duration of various activities. The speaker discusses the importance of time tracking, not for micro-managing productivity, but to grasp the time taken for different tasks like video editing. By tracking time spent on each aspect, such as recording, editing, and adding animations, it becomes easier to optimize processes, identify bottlenecks, and improve efficiency. This approach allowed the speaker to streamline video production, reduce unnecessary time-consuming elements like animations, and focus on delivering valuable content efficiently.

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