Get More Done in Less Time
Get More Done in Less Time
What you’ll learn
Skills you’ll gain
Do you have a hard time focusing and completing your to-do list without succumbing to distractions? You're not alone. In this course, Chris Guillebeau, an author and entrepreneur, shares how he accomplishes more in less time. Chris will guide you through the fundamentals of why focusing can be so challenging and offer methods to shift your focus and sidestep common distraction pitfalls. He'll share strategies to help you monitor your time, motivate yourself, and shed unproductive habits. Finally, he'll provide tips to stop procrastination, eliminate unnecessary tasks, and identify when you're at your most productive. After completing this course, you'll feel empowered with a sharpened focus and a readiness to get more done!
Syllabus
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Reframe your time problems Time anxiety is a powerful condition, making some choices feel irrevocable. 1m
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Shift your mindset If you want to do more, you need to know what to do next. After this lesson, you'll be able to approach your to-do list with a fresh perspective. 1m
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Focus on effectiveness Efficiency is often the focus of productivity tools, but it’s far more important to be effective. 1m
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Multitasking fact and fiction You may have heard that multitasking is a myth, and that's true—but it's not the whole truth. 1m
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Minimize brain clutter Your brain is good for lots of things, but remembering short-term tasks and notes isn't one of them. 1m
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Prioritize your tasks If your to-do list is longer than a novel, nothing will ever get done. 1m
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Schedule work sessions The age-old Pomodoro technique works! After this lesson, you'll be able to use this method to schedule sustainable work sessions for yourself. 2m
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Schedule your priorities If you're skipping important tasks, treat it like a big meeting. 1m
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Manage your energy Time management is energy management. 2m
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Motivate with rewards Rewards motivate you into action. 1m
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Track your time habits Where does the time go? 1m
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Analyze your results Tracking your time is only the first step. 2m
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Protect your time Every day, you receive countless requests for your time. After this lesson, you'll be able to utilize three powerful strategies to be more selective. 2m
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Give up petty control Trying to control or micromanage is not only unproductive—it’s also going to make you unhappy. 1m
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Uncover hard truths Warren Buffett's "Five Goals" model holds an unsettling and powerful truth. 2m
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Practice self-compassion Getting more done is as much about having grace for yourself as it is about grinding things out over and over. 1m
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Overcome task avoidance Endlessly deferring tasks drains your energy and causes psychic discomfort. 1m
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Set hard but not impossible goals Embracing challenges and doing hard things is meaningful, but it's crucial to set "hard but not impossible" goals. 1m
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Prune your calendar You're missing opportunities to add time to your calendar. 1m
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Discover your productive hours Not everyone shares the same peak periods of productivity. 1m
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Declare email bankruptcy If you're feeling overwhelmed with email, don't fight back—try giving up! 2m
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Next steps Time management is a lifelong pursuit, and the struggle to do more while living in alignment is real. 1m
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Final advice Thanks for watching this course! 1m
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Awarded upon successful completion of the course.
Instructor
Chris Guillebeau
Chris Guillebeau, the New York Times bestselling author of titles including "The $100 Startup," "Side Hustle," and "The Happiness of Pursuit," has led an adventurous life of self-employment. His experiences range from a four-year stint as a volunteer executive in West Africa to the ambitious feat of visiting every country in the world—193 in total—before turning 35. Beyond his books, Chris reaches millions monthly through his daily podcast, "Side Hustle School." He's also the founder of the World Domination Summit, a summer event in Portland, Oregon that draws thousands of cultural creatives each year.
Chris Guillebeau
Podcast Host and Bestselling Author
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How GoSkills helped Chris
I got the promotion largely because of the skills I could develop, thanks to the GoSkills courses I took. I set aside at least 30 minutes daily to invest in myself and my professional growth. Seeing how much this has helped me become a more efficient employee is a big motivation.
