Work Smarter, Not Harder | Jim Kwik

How do you work smarter, not harder? There are times in life where you might find yourself overwhelmed. You might have a long to-do list, insane demand, and not enough time.

All these action items may appear to be high priority tasks, and you’re carrying the weight of it all. But it can sometimes feel a little bit unbearable. You may feel like you’re being held back or tired of the pressure, so I understand where this question is coming from.

If you’re just like the rest of us, you want to become more efficient and smart. You want life to feel easier, and not so hard.

0:00 Work smarter, not harder
4:17 80/20 rule
6:08 Priority management
6:51 Not to-do list
8:19 Define what is important

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[TheReyila]

My not to do list : number one is stop pleasing people who do not value my time . I have to use say no .
Thank you so much . This is amazing

[vipperson]

No go to bed late. Then i awake fresh with more energy. No accept new projects. Thanks Jim i show your story to my daugther a lot of times.

[DaTaRaZoR]

I can totally relate with the "Not-to-do Lists" which pretty much is a form of "self-control" which has proven to affect all aspects of life, including but not limited to conscious decision making which requires mental bandwidth to yield results.

So here is my Not-to-Do List as I am starting my day:

Waking up --> Do NOT check your mobile phone unless its urgent
Woken up --> Do NOT turn on the screen or laptop unless its work related
Breakfast --> Do NOT use any sweeteners / taste enhancers

[grandroofing]

I use my 1440 minutes wisely. I have been on my own since i was 15. No excuses, no victims. Invest in yourself. One of the hardest things i learned was saying no. I gets easier with time.

[Battleganz]

1. Do not sleep all day.
2. Do not load up on junk food.
3. Do not get angry.
4. Do not JUST watch personal development videos all day.

[tidbitsofmotivation]

I love his analogies, they really make me think of things in a different way.🙏🏾💙

[AnaEdigaryan]

4 hours of work in the early morning. To do: focus. Not to do: not to wonder away, even if the "subject" Is interesting. Success! Thanks coach!

[Chosn]

I love listening to you, God bless your heart. Thanks for the wise words, very powerful!🙌🏾

[conan]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

00:00 🤖 *Jim Kwik introduces the concept of working smarter, not harder, and sets the stage for sharing practical advice on this topic.*
00:12 💡 *Shares a story about a technician in a power plant to illustrate the value of specific knowledge and expertise.*
02:34 💰 *Emphasizes that knowledge is not only power but also profit, highlighting the importance of expertise in the economy.*
03:39 🔍 *Introduces the concept of a "force multiplier" to describe activities that provide a significant return on investment.*
04:21 📊 *Discusses the Pareto Principle (80/20 rule) as a strategy for identifying high-impact tasks.*
05:12 ⏳ *Argues that effective time management is actually about managing priorities, not just time.*
06:23 ✅ *Suggests maintaining both a to-do list and a not-to-do list to focus on high-impact activities.*
07:44 🚫 *Advocates for the importance of saying "no" to good opportunities to make room for great ones.*
08:27 🎯 *Encourages keeping the most important thing the most important thing, focusing on singular priorities.*
10:03 🔄 *Suggests asking which actions will provide the most significant return on effort as a way to identify priorities.*
10:28 📝 *Recommends creating a not-to-do list to identify and eliminate low-impact activities.*

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[jims_ON]

Upon hearing the 'Not-to-do List', I asked myself, why did I not think of that before?
👏👏👏 Brilliant idea. Thank you.

[RMalai]

I wish I learned these skills early on. My life would have changed. Amazing tips. You said it loud and clear.

[mariamhousevirgo]

*My Not to do list*
No fast foods.
No letting people take advantage on me.
No being angry.
Not to surrounding my self with negative people.
Not to feel I'm not okay.

[brittanybutterworth]

I've heard this a lot but never had it spelled out for me this clearly before.

Something I am not going to do at this moment: building friendships outside of the time I already spend in social situations. Right now I'm studying and learning how to get a new job for this chapter and I have a good idea of what I want but I need to build good habits for myself for everyday life and for learning how to be good for an upcoming role.

[ahabinnovationproduction]

Am from Kenya, thanks alot, you motivate me every day, may GOD bless you so much

[dylan]

Thanks Jim Kwik for all your kind effort to us !😊

[elizabethandujar]

Wow, I never think of something like this "Not-to-do List, " well, mine is not going to bed late, changing some bad habits, and working on my personal matters.

[Jdahighroller-zy]

This was super insightful. I’ve been exploring some productivity tools lately, and found a new tab extension that helps me stay organized with my tasks.

[LydiaNicoleLive]

Great word on working smarter. Thank you Jim❤

[Abdifitahabdullahi]

Thank for your working
This vidoes is very important to me
Because I learn what is smart and what work harder,