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Time, Tasks, and Productivity

Ever notice how some tasks are best done at certain times of day? Yeah, Bill Farquharson has too, and he wonders if it has always been that way or is it an age thing. In this week’s Short Attention Span Sales Tip, he comments on the sales day and getting the right things done at the right time.
Exhausted

Good morning!

You know, much of what I write about is personal. That is, it’s obviously my point of view but it’s also coming from my experience. Oftentimes I wonder how much is due to my age.

This is one of those sales tips.

I find it to be both valuable and necessary to match up certain activities with specific time of day. For example, my “creative” time is almost always in the morning. I have an energy at that time that I don’t have in the afternoon. And again, I’m not certain if that was always true or it’s just true now as I approach 64 years on the planet.

But I think the idea of tasks at specific times of day has nothing to do with your age.

Take sales appointments.

The worst time to meet with a client is right after lunch. During this time, your body is busy digesting food, which can lead to drowsiness. Depending on what you or your client ate, you might find yourself presenting to a sleepy audience—or delivering your pitch with less energy and enthusiasm.

Avoid that.

Late in the day or even late in the week can also be another low energy situation and there are certain sales activities you’re going to want to avoid.

The key to time management is preparation. The key to productivity is timing. You do certain things better at certain times. Maybe it is age driven, but i think all of us would be well served to be aware of our peaks and valleys.

Step back and look at your week as a whole. Then look at your task list. See if you can’t improve your productivity by thinking ahead and planning to take on those tasks more strategically.

Phew! That was exhausting. I might need a nap now.

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