How to Multiply Your Productivity by 10x (2024)

“Time = life; therefore, waste your time and waste of your life, or master your time and master your life.” — Alan Lakein

One of the most common challenges faced by entrepreneurs is a lack of time. Knowing this information, why is it that some entrepreneurs are so much more productive than others when we all share the same 24 hours in a day? Is it because some entrepreneurs use time management tools to keep them on track? Or is it because they simply have a high level of awareness and respect for their own time? Let’s explore these questions.

Time management is the ability to plan and control how you spend the hours in your day to effectively accomplish your goals.

Time management enables entrepreneurs to work smarter — not harder — so that they get more done in less time, even when time is tight and pressures are high. Failing to manage your time damages your effectiveness and causes stress to build. With that said, when was the last time you were able to plan your day to the minute and control your time effectively? There are always fires to put out and distractions that take you away from even the best-laid plans.

“Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort.” — Paul J. Meyer

Most entrepreneurs have had the experience of not having enough hours in the day to accomplish everything you need to. Given the busy lives that we all lead, remaining organized to stay productive can be a challenge. It is easy to get caught up on the wrong path and waste valuable time you need to get things done. If you can relate to this, let me share the top seven strategies that I use to get things done and maximize your productivity by 10.

1. Write 3 MITs (Most Important Tasks) down every day.

A Most Important Task (MIT) is a critical task that will create the most significant results. You do not want any ambiguity in your workdays, it’s a productivity killer. Each morning you should take the time to prioritize the three most MITs for the day. Be clear with what you write and use more than a…