Big Think+ — August 11, 2019

Be the Most productive version of yourself, with CEO Kathryn Minshew

Be the Most Productive Version of Yourself: A Millennial Insider’s Guide to Getting More Done, with Kathryn Minshew, CEO and Co-founder, The Muse

Figure out your most productive time and protect it. Ask: At what time of day do I get most things done?
Put up physical barriers to prevent yourself from going off task. Ask: How can I protect my most productive times?
You don’t need to do everything. Rely on the sharing conventions specific to your workplace. Practice delegation. Ask: What tasks can I assign to others?

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