👉My favorite time management hack: Charge your computer to 100% and give yourself a task that you have to get done by the time your computer dies. Knowing you have that deadline will help you stay focused.👈
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How Solopreneurs Can Maximize Effectiveness Using Automation and Outsourcing
with Xan Hong
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Time is a Precious Resource:Xan emphasizes that time is the most valuable asset, especially for solopreneurs, and shares how his definition of success has evolved from focusing on team size to maximizing efficiency with minimal employees.
Using Automation for Efficiency: Xan highlights the benefits of automation, using no-code platforms like Bubble to streamline processes.
Benefits of Outsourcing: Outsourcing, especially offshore, can drastically reduce costs. Xan stresses the importance of breaking tasks into manageable pieces and advises solopreneurs to use test projects when vetting teams.
Challenges with Automation & Outsourcing: While automation can save time, it lacks human judgment. Outsourcing can also present challenges, like language barriers and time differences, but selecting the right team can mitigate these issues.
RescueTime has been a game-changer for me! It quietly runs in the background and tracks everything I do on my computer and phone, giving me a clear picture of where my time is actually going. I used to think I was productive, but the app really opened my eyes to how much time I was losing to random websites or apps. The best part? It breaks everything down into productive and unproductive time, so I can see exactly where I need to improve. Plus, it lets me set goals and even blocks distractions when I really need to focus.
What is it? Wiser Than Me is a podcast hosted by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, where she engages in heartfelt and enlightening conversations with older women who have lived full, fascinating lives. Each episode dives into the wisdom and life lessons these women have gained through their experiences, covering topics like love, career, aging, and personal growth.
Why Do I Like It? With humor and honesty, the podcast aims to explore what it means to age gracefully and gain valuable insights from those who have paved the way. It's already changed the way I do some things and I've only listened to a few episodes. It makes you look in the mirror and ask yourself, "What would my 80-year-old self think of my current habits?"
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