Take Off at Noon for Greater Results

If most leaders and executives worked half the amount of time they are working today, I am convinced they would produce much greater output.  Before, I get a barrage of emails arguing this point, let me explain. 

The reason is simple.  If you had less time to work, you would work on only the things that produced the greatest impact.  You would work less on the things you enjoy and more on the things you should.  You would meet with only selected people, answer fewer emails and attend less events.  Your efforts would be very focused on activities and relationships that produced the greatest return.  Moreover, each interaction through the day would be valued at a greater level than today.  I know hundreds of CEOs and entrepreneurs with organizations from 1 million dollars sales volume to billions in revenue.  They have a universal problem that is not dependent on the size of their company.  Most are extremely busy and their lives can be described as chaotic most of the time.  Moreover, they never have enough time to accomplish everything they want.   However, I have also seen a select few whose lives are very stable that I would describe as peaceful.  I estimate less than 1% fit in this category.  Would you describe your work life as relaxed?  If not, you might try something:

To find out what you should be working on today.  Take off at noon today.  That’s right, stop working and go home.  If you know the day is over at noon.  If you know the day will soon be over, you will gain clarity, focus and priority on the things you should be doing.