Hey ,

We all know that we're supposed to be productive. But how? 🤔What does it really mean to be productive? And why are most people not productive at work and in their personal lives? In this email, I'll give you the answer.

🥴For one thing, productivity is a myth. People usually define "productivity" as something that will make them more successful, but they have no idea what they need for success or how to achieve it—nor do any of us really want the same things from life. So instead of being vague about what "productivity" means and focusing on external factors like time management skills or energy levels (which don't matter much when your goal isn't specific), let's talk about what actually makes someone 'productive'. 💪

1️⃣ First, you need to have a vision for your life. What do you want life to look like 5 years from now? Then bring it in, 3 years, 2 years, 1 year? Without a sense of direction, you will do random tasks that just suck up your time. When you have a vision then goals become easier to create and then you can work towards those goals.

2️⃣ Next, break your 'goals' into smaller quarterly steps and monthly steps. If you want to achieve something in 90 days...what do you have to do in the first month to get on target? Write it down...What resources do you need? Who do you need on your team to be able to achieve those goals?

3️⃣ Once you break it down, set a deadline so that you begin to implement Parkinson's Law. And use an accountability partner to hold you to that. Just because you 'do things' (reply to emails, engage with people on social media, read the textbook....) doesn't mean you're being productive if it doesn't align with the trajectory of your life. And on top of that, you don't want to be 'busy' thinking you're being 'productive' because then you're fooling yourself.

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🙌🏼 Life Update:

• Jess and I finished our honeymoon over a week ago and have settled into our new place in Ottawa.
• So if you're in Ottawa and want to meet up sometime, feel free to reach out I'd love to meet you too!
• I'm wrapping up the last week of the Unstoppable Performance Training Program this week with the current group of students and am excited to have more students come on board soon!

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Thiago

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