006: Unlock the Secrets of Productivity with Less Doing

Welcome! Today we’re exploring the philosophy of "Less Doing" and how it can improve your productivity and work-life balance.

We take a closer look at the story of Ari Meisel, author of "Less Doing", and how he applied these principles in his life.

In the early days of his career, Ari Meisel was a successful real estate developer and investor & had always been a busy person

However, despite his financial success, he was plagued by chronic health issues, including Crohn's disease and multiple sclerosis.

Determined to find a way to manage his health while still being productive in his professional life, Meisel began experimenting with the principles of "less doing." He just stumbled upon this concept by chance & it changed his Life

He started by streamlining his to-do list, focusing on the most critical tasks and delegating or eliminating the rest. He also implemented a strict self-care routine, including regular exercise, meditation, and healthy eating.

That’s it.

As simple as that sounds, it actually worked, & Meisel found that his health issues were improving and he could accomplish more in less time

It is then he continued to refine his approach & began sharing his methods with others, eventually writing the book "Less Doing, More Living" to share his story and the principles he had developed.

Today, Meisel is a sought-after speaker and consultant, helping others to improve their productivity and health through the philosophy of "less doing."

That’s how his modified, 21st-century ‘Less Doing’ philosophy was born

Here are the simple ways you can start inculcating this philosophy into your Life immediately

• Eliminate unnecessary tasks: Take a look at your daily to-do list and ask yourself which tasks are truly essential. Eliminate the rest.

• Automate repetitive tasks: Use tools and software to automate repetitive tasks such as email filtering, scheduling, and data entry.

• Learn to delegate effectively: Identify tasks that can be done by someone else and delegate them to the right person.

• Say NO to things that don't align with your goals: Saying no to things that don't matter will free up more time for the things that do.

• Set aside specific blocks of time each day for deep work and stick to them strictly. This will help you to focus on the most important tasks without distractions.

• Seek out and eliminate "time sucks" like meetings or emails that aren't necessary. This will help you to focus on the most important tasks and to avoid wasting time on non-essential activities.

Start here.

These simple tips will get you 80% of the way there.

You can further refine as you go according to your needs

Summary

The philosophy of Less Doing is not about doing less for the sake of doing less, but about doing less of what doesn't matter and more of what does.

By applying the principles of Less Doing, you can increase your productivity and improve your work-life balance. 

As we end today’s edition, I just want to leave you with one question to ponder upon,