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How I Work

Quick Win: The secret to making everything take less time with behaviour change guru Professor Katy Milkman

Feb 21, 2024
Learn how Professor Katy Milkman maximizes efficiency through templates, saving time on tasks like emails and goal-setting. Discover the power of recognizing patterns to create templates for improved outcomes and streamlined workflows.
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Quick takeaways

  • Utilize templates for various tasks like emails and reports to save time and improve outcomes.
  • Recognize patterns to create templates for recurring situations and streamline responses, enhancing efficiency and productivity.

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Time-Saving Hack: Using Templates for Efficiency

Katie Milkman shares her favorite time-saving hack - starting from a template for various tasks like emails and referee reports, which saves significant time. She emphasizes the importance of creating templates for different communication scenarios, such as responding to invitations, student inquiries, or even requests for consulting. By utilizing templates, Milkman streamlines her writing process, ensuring clarity and efficiency in her communication and academic endeavors. Templates not only serve as a tool for written communication but also offer a structured approach to goal pursuit, enabling individuals to learn from others' successful experiences.

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