Be Productive- Not Busy
"Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it."
-Henry David Thoreau
In order to be successful in life, you need to be active and productive. Networking, data analysis, strategic planning and marketing are your job, no matter your "job". Those that focus on the myriad of tasks that make up business, and not just their job description will be successful in business and in life.
There's an old business saying that goes something like "if you want something done, give it to your busiest man". Efficiency is gained when people are stretched and not coddled. Busy and productive people are task-oriented and have high standards for their work. They take pride in each task, and assign it a priority.
Do not confuse busy with productive. As a business professional, you need to quickly prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Busy means always active, but productive is resukts-oriented. Busy may be the result of poor time-management skills. Productive is the result of time management, task prioritization and risk management. You want to be productive and effective, so hire productive employees.
How can you be more productive? How can you hire productive employees? Make sure you thoroughly read resumes you receive, with a focus on the tasks the employee has completed. Are the tasks tangible business and operational gains and advantages? As an employee, focus on your process, do not procrastinate and always hold yourself to a high standard.
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Originally published in the Weku account I own at:
https://deals.weku.io/community-deals/@wstanley225/be-productive-not-busy
Also published in my Hyperspace, Minds, Serey, Golos, Bearshares and Whaleshares accounts.
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