Productivity Secrets Of 7 Successful People

Last Updated on April 9, 2024.

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Are you ever wondering how and why prominent people have accomplished so much? Often, I attribute that to having access to so many resources and a lot of money.

Well, what I did discover might really surprise you. Their success and productivity have more to do with the simple things in life, things that you and I can access easily.

So, let’s take a closer look at some productivity secrets of seven very successful people in general, what they have said about it, and how they managed to stay highly productive.

1. Wake Up Early
Getting a head start on your day gives you an advantage. Richard Branson, the founder of Virgin Group, starts his day at 5:45 am.

Getting up and at it early gives me time to get on top of things, and chart my day effectively – Free to Richard Branson.

2. Say NO More Often
If you have the confidence that you can say No to the priorities of other people, you’ll be able to move closer and faster to achieving your objectives. Warren Buffet, the legendary investor, is a true advocate of saying “NO” often in business practices.

One of the most striking differences between people who are successful and people who are extremely successful is that those extremely successful people will say “NO” to just about everything – Free to Warren Buffet

3. Don’t Sweat About Small Stuff
You really resist using your energy and time on smaller decisions. Use your brainpower for decisions that make a real difference. Barack Obama follows this rule.

You see that I wear only blue or gray suits. I’m trying hard to pare down many decisions – Free to Barack Obama.

4. Let Go Of Your Control-Freak Tendencies
As an entrepreneur, it may be second nature for you to feel the need to do everything in your business. As Oprah has shown, successful people spend the majority of their time doing what they do best.

I try to surround myself with people who really know what they’re doing and give them the freedom to do it – Free to Oprah.

5. Stop Trying To Do It All
It’s time for a reality check; you are not the Energizer bunny. You do not have limitless time and energy. As Lorraine Twohill, Senior VP of Global Marketing for Google, said:

You get older and wiser and realize you can’t do it all. You can’t even begin to do it all. You have to be realistic – Free to Lorraine Twohill.

6. Read More
Reading ignites your imagination and is a gateway to new ideas and creativity. Philanthropist and businessman Bill Gates is an avid reader. He attributes part of his journey to success to his love of books.

I had so many dreams at the time I was younger. I have the feeling that many of these dreams came because I had a lot to read – Free to Microsoft’s Bill Gates.

7. Focus On Tasks That Drive Business Growth
The most productive people work on their most important task first thing in the morning. During those hours, they can easily banish distractions and interruptions.

Invest all first parts of your days working on the number 1 priorities that will help build up your business – Free to Tom Ziglar, Ziglar CEO.

Try applying one or two of these tactics to your own life. You may be surprised by the results.