10 insights on optimal productivity — josh davis
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Josh Davis, Ph.D. is the author of the forthcoming book Two Awe-some Hours: Science-Based Strategies to Harness Your Best Time and Get Your Most Important Work Done. He holds degrees from Brown and Columbia Universities. His past work has included me-chanical engineering, Brooklyn Public High School teaching, and serving on the faculty in the Department of Psychology at Barnard
College of Columbia University
Josh Davis@joshdavisphd
Director of Research at NeuroLeadership Institute
When it comes to productivity, it’s wise to favor quality over quantity, for
not all the hours are the same.
Insight #1
Insight #2
Efficiency is for machines. Effectiveness is for the human being who’s advancing
society forward. To achieve optimal levels of effectiveness, work with your biology
by creating these conditions:
Insight #2
Efficiency is for machines. Effectiveness is for the human being who’s advancing
society forward. To achieve optimal levels of effectiveness, work with your biology
by creating these conditions:Recognize your critical decision points
Insight #2
Efficiency is for machines. Effectiveness is for the human being who’s advancing
society forward. To achieve optimal levels of effectiveness, work with your biology
by creating these conditions:Manage your mental energy
Insight #2
Efficiency is for machines. Effectiveness is for the human being who’s advancing
society forward. To achieve optimal levels of effectiveness, work with your biology
by creating these conditions:Stop fighting distractions
Insight #2
Efficiency is for machines. Effectiveness is for the human being who’s advancing
society forward. To achieve optimal levels of effectiveness, work with your biology
by creating these conditions:Leverage your mind-body connection
Insight #2
Efficiency is for machines. Effectiveness is for the human being who’s advancing
society forward. To achieve optimal levels of effectiveness, work with your biology
by creating these conditions:Make your workspace work for you
Insight #3
A decision point is when one task ends or is interrupted. Resist the urge to jump to the next task, and consider these mind tricks instead:
Insight #3
A decision point is when one task ends or is interrupted. Resist the urge to jump to the next task, and consider these mind tricks instead:
Savor each decision point and be intentional about your next step
Insight #3
A decision point is when one task ends or is interrupted. Resist the urge to jump to the next task, and consider these mind tricks instead:
Plan your decision points in advance by knowing the action that different cues trigger
Insight #3
A decision point is when one task ends or is interrupted. Resist the urge to jump to the next task, and consider these mind tricks instead:Don’t start a new task without consciously
deciding it’s the right one
Insight #4
“Emancipate yourself from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free
our mind. Have no fear for atomic energy, ‘cause none of them can stop the time.’”
- Bob Marley on mental energy
Insight #5
Decision making, regardless how small, leads to mental fatigue, which
reduces your ability to perform at your best. Consider these alternatives:
Insight #5
Decision making, regardless how small, leads to mental fatigue, which
reduces your ability to perform at your best. Consider these alternatives:
Limit your mental fatigue by resisting activities that drain you
Insight #5
Decision making, regardless how small, leads to mental fatigue, which
reduces your ability to perform at your best. Consider these alternatives:
Anticipate the emotions certain tasks elicit
Insight #5
Decision making, regardless how small, leads to mental fatigue, which
reduces your ability to perform at your best. Consider these alternatives:
Practice strategic incompetence by choosing not to certain tasks
Insight #6
Embrace the urge to let your mind wander, and you’ll likely discover more creative
solutions to the most complex of problems.
Insight #7
Exercise is your reliable reset button; it improves your focus, clarifies your thinking, and improves your mood.
Here’s how to leverage it:
Insight #7
Exercise is your reliable reset button; it improves your focus, clarifies your thinking, and improves your mood.
Here’s how to leverage it:Next time you feel sluggish,
go for a brisk walk
Insight #7
Exercise is your reliable reset button; it improves your focus, clarifies your thinking, and improves your mood.
Here’s how to leverage it:Make it a habit to schedule challenging
meetings after you exercise
Insight #7
Exercise is your reliable reset button; it improves your focus, clarifies your thinking, and improves your mood.
Here’s how to leverage it:After a draining task or meeting, restore
your energy with 20-40 of exercise
Insight #8
You are what you eat. Eat junk and you’ll feel like junk. Eat consciously and
you’ll rid of your mental fog. Here are few tips:
Insight #8
You are what you eat. Eat junk and you’ll feel like junk. Eat consciously and
you’ll rid of your mental fog. Here are few tips:Cut your portions in half
Insight #8
You are what you eat. Eat junk and you’ll feel like junk. Eat consciously and
you’ll rid of your mental fog. Here are few tips:If optimal mental clarity is what you seek,
avoid carb-rich meals and snacks
Insight #8
You are what you eat. Eat junk and you’ll feel like junk. Eat consciously and
you’ll rid of your mental fog. Here are few tips: Eat good fats
Insight #8
You are what you eat. Eat junk and you’ll feel like junk. Eat consciously and
you’ll rid of your mental fog. Here are few tips:Drink water if you haven’t had any
in the last hour
Insight #8
You are what you eat. Eat junk and you’ll feel like junk. Eat consciously and
you’ll rid of your mental fog. Here are few tips:Be modest about your caffeine intake
Insight #9
Make your workplace your own. Here’s how:
Insight #9
Make your workplace your own. Here’s how:Clear the clutter
Insight #9
Make your workplace your own. Here’s how:Place your phone, pen, water and other work
tools at the far corner of your desk
Insight #9
Make your workplace your own. Here’s how:Don’t sit for too long
Insight #9
Make your workplace your own. Here’s how:Turn on more lights
Insight #9
Make your workplace your own. Here’s how:Personalize your workspace in some way
Insight #10
“Words may show a man’s wit but actions his meaning.”
- Ben Franklin on action
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