Level Up with Ethan Evans (retired Amazon VP) How to ACTUALLY Work Smarter
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Oct 26, 2021 
Ethan Evans, a former VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon, shares his expertise on working smarter in a remote world. He discusses practical strategies for enhancing productivity and prioritizing tasks while highlighting the importance of effective communication and automation. From his reflections in Rome, Ethan connects the dots between personal success and accountability. He also touches on the significance of memorable experiences, such as art and community mentorship, while expressing excitement for upcoming sports events and travel plans.
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Prioritize and Choose Your Work
- Accept that you cannot do all work tasks.
- Proactively choose tasks, don't let others choose for you.
Focus on High-Impact Tasks
- Prioritize tasks by impact, not ease.
- Tackle the most important tasks first, even if difficult.
Understand the 'Why'
- Understand the "why" behind assigned tasks.
- Knowing the purpose helps you find better solutions.