Day 19: Be productive, right now
Productivity Action Day 19. Knowing when you need support to be productive and asking for it will help you in ways that you might not be able to imagine.
Your Mission Possible for Productivity Action Day 19, if you so choose to accept it is to:
Know when you need it and then ask for support
As we near the end of the Productivity Action Series here on the blog you have learned how to be more productive. I’ve even used the term mega productive.
The one thing you haven’t heard yet, until now, is you don’t have to be the one to be doing ALL the productivity.
That’s right. It’s time to look over what you have been doing during the month of February. Where do you need support? Where could you use a little help? What would you like to no longer do, but you know needs to still get done?
It’s time to ask for support.
Support comes in many ways
Many business owners, especially sole business owners feel that they need to do everything.
It simply is not true. You do not. And often, you should not. Would you build your own house (if you are not a builder, you wouldn’t)? What about fix your heating system? The answer is no.
Support for you could mean an in-house assistant, a virtual assistant, an intern or a high school student or something else entirely.
It could be employing your family for small tasks or even a colleague. It doesn’t have to be 40 hours nor does it have to cost a lot.
Creating your team
When you get to a certain point, you can no longer be doing “all the things” your business needs you to do.
It’s time to create your support system in terms of a team. For some business owners, this is no big deal. For other (I’ve been there) it is.
Remember, it does not have to be. Start small (think one thing) and find someone you trust to take one thing off your plate. True, it may take some time but you know how to allocate that in order to accomplish this task.
How to find support:
- Know what it is you need support with.
- Be clear on the amount of time you need for the work you need completed.
- Ask colleagues for recommendations.
- Interview potential candidates and ask questions specifically related to your business and your needs.
- Have a trial period and reassess.
You are only as productive as the time you have to be productive
Remember, everything is a work in progress (WIP). You’ll assess, reassess, course correct and maybe even start over.
You want to use the time you have to work for your most productive actions not the small things that can be done by someone who supports you and your efforts.
Support, just like your environment (Productivity Action Day 18) is one of your key factors in your success.
Don’t delay, get started today.
If you have put some support in place, I’d love to hear how you did it, how it’s working and advice you have for others. Feel free to post in the comment box or reach out directly to me at kim@kimravida.com
Additional References for you
IGTV: Kim Ravida IGTV
Article: How to Accomplish More by Doing Less Through Delegation
Article: How to Conduct an Effective Virtual Interview (and Find the Right Candidates)
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