Howdy,

There are 6,475,787 productivity hacks out there.

99% of them are meh.

Not this one though. It’s the real deal.

Before I get into it, here’s what you need to know.

147 high-performers were asked how they get sh*t done. These were people from various professions - doctors, executives, entrepreneurs, artists etc.

And they all said a variation of the same thing when it came to how they stayed productive:

Put everything on your calendar.

I know what you're thinking...

"But, I use a calendar for work. I don’t want my personal life to be like work."

This is 100% the wrong way to look at it. Here’s why…

No one has a bunch of time burning a hole in their pocket. We make time for the stuff that’s important.

If it’s on your calendar, it’s a real thing that's happening—a commitment.

That’s why you should schedule your date nights. Or block your calendar when it’s time for dinner with your family. Otherwise, these things get bumped.

Here’s my process:

1. On Sunday, I spend 15 minutes figuring out my main to-do’s (personal and professional).

2. I allocate time for each to-do - anywhere from 30 mins - 2 hours.

3. I schedule each to-do on my calendar.

It's that simple.

I used to put things on a list, watch them pile up, and then give up.

Now, everything goes on the calendar and, voila, it gets done.

Well, most of it, anyway. I'm not a machine...

Quote of the week

A riddle for you/your kids…

The answer to last week’s riddle? A refrigerator. 

Here’s this week’s…

I am not alive, but I can grow; I don't have lungs, but I need air; I don't have a mouth, but water kills me. What am I?

I’ll reveal the answer next week (or you can reply if you know!)

I’ll see ya next Sunday.

P.S. This is a next-level nail-clipping move.