As I was involved in number of different projects during past years, I noticed something very interesting and yet not surprising. There is one skill that beats talent every time. The great thing is that you don’t need to have any particular natural talent or you don’t need someone to teach you it. Once you have that skill it will become a part of your everyday life.

That skill is called…

Getting Sh*t Done!

It might not sound pretty but that’s the way it is. You need to move mountains and be productive as much as you can.

So how do I stay productive? I’ll share with you some productivity hacks that work for me.

1. Start with a short but difficult task each day

It may sound strange but starting with a short difficult task boosts productivity a lot. It helps your brain to be activated immediately instead of slowly waking up with some easy tasks.

2. Set a maximum time per task

This is one of the most effective productivity hacks that I know and practice every day. Try to set a time limit for each task. This will help you to concentrate on the task and not to drag it forever, which will eventually leave other tasks behind schedule.

3. Create a to-do list

There is nothing special here, just select one of the million available to-do lists in the web and use it for both business and personal aspects. My favorite one is Wunderlist.

4. Plan ahead

Try to plan your whole week in advance every Sunday night. It helps me a lot to understand what I’ll be doing the next week and distribute my time efficiently.

5. Have some rest

It’s great if you work hard, but it’s always necessary to find some time for rest and clearing your thoughts. For example, an evening walk with your loved one or an interesting book can work perfectly.

Eat healthy food, get enough sleep and use productivity hacks to achieve work-life balance.

This is how I get the most out of my day. I’d love to hear what works for you and if you have any ideas or suggestions please let me know in the comments below.

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