ACTIVITY IS NOT
PRODUCTIVITY
In my financial coaching
adventure, I have come across many busy people with little or no result.
I have discovered that many people are yet to understand that there is a great difference between activity and productivity.
I have discovered that many people are yet to understand that there is a great difference between activity and productivity.
What is Activity?
What is Productivity?
What is Productivity?
Activity Is the art of doing many
things. This is called busyness. Activity lacks focus. Activity does not
necessarily lead to productivity.
Productivity is doing the right
things that add value or bring you closer to the intended goals. This suggests
that productivity can be measured. It also strengthens the fact that
productivity is directly related to effectiveness. The world rewards
productivity and not activity. This is why entrepreneurs focus on productivity
rather than activity. Your pay comes from your productivity. This is one of the
distinguishing factors between activity and productivity.
Productivity talks about results.
Results come by being productive and not by being active. So, activity without
productivity is a waste of time and possibly resources, even though
productivity is a sub-set of activity. If the achieved results are the same as
the one originally in specific time frame then it is productivity, otherwise it
is just an activity.
Activity without productivity is
like having motion without covering a distance or busyness without business.
Hard workers many times fall victim of activity but smart workers are many times productive.
Hard workers many times fall victim of activity but smart workers are many times productive.
Let me share with you some ways
to achieve productivity in your activity
(1) Set clear goals:
Goals spell out your direction and destination. Goals become realistic when they have clarity and focus. Goals must be broken down into plans (steps to achieving the goals). When you focus on achieving these goals by right actions, you will achieve productivity. Setting goals shows that you have good intention at least. Your goals can be daily. Without setting a goal, it is difficult to measure results.
Goals spell out your direction and destination. Goals become realistic when they have clarity and focus. Goals must be broken down into plans (steps to achieving the goals). When you focus on achieving these goals by right actions, you will achieve productivity. Setting goals shows that you have good intention at least. Your goals can be daily. Without setting a goal, it is difficult to measure results.
(2) Do important tasks first:
The amount of result you intend to achieve will determine what category to place your tasks. Priorities must be set and followed. Other less importance tasks can be carried out when you feel exhausted. Important tasks must be done from the start to finish without distractions. Less important tasks may include phone calls, emails, meetings, etc.
The amount of result you intend to achieve will determine what category to place your tasks. Priorities must be set and followed. Other less importance tasks can be carried out when you feel exhausted. Important tasks must be done from the start to finish without distractions. Less important tasks may include phone calls, emails, meetings, etc.
(3) Structure your time:
Activity can consume your whole day without notice and without tangible results. To ensure you achieve your goals, structure your day/time in a way that guarantees that your tasks are done per time assigned. A busy day is not equivalent to a productive day. You make the time to do things and not wait to find time to do things. There is never enough time to do everything, but there is always enough time to do the most important things.
Activity can consume your whole day without notice and without tangible results. To ensure you achieve your goals, structure your day/time in a way that guarantees that your tasks are done per time assigned. A busy day is not equivalent to a productive day. You make the time to do things and not wait to find time to do things. There is never enough time to do everything, but there is always enough time to do the most important things.
(4) Have adequate rest:
No doubt, taking a quality rest rejuvenates and sets you in the mood to reason and coordinate properly. Rest gives you the energy to do more within timeliness.
No doubt, taking a quality rest rejuvenates and sets you in the mood to reason and coordinate properly. Rest gives you the energy to do more within timeliness.
It's time to turn your activity
to productivity, and your busyness to profitable business.
Do have a lovely week.
©️Temi
Alade-Mustapha.
Founder, Money
mathematicians and investor’s network.
