Entrepreneurial Time Management: How I Rock It – The title drew me in—the insight relaying Danielle LaPorte’s approach towards time-management had me questioning the way my own work-week is structured. Whether you’re an entrepreneur at present, or gearing up for future ventures, this article should help broaden your perspective with regards as to how you can get the most out of your Monday – Sunday.
Danielle starts her article with Free Days. On Saturday and Sunday, she does everything she needs to unwind, refresh, and enjoy life. I know from firsthand experience that Free Days can be critical for overcoming stress, or getting in touch with family and friends—the things that make life worth living.
The second category of days she touches upon are Buffer Days. For Danielle, Mondays and Fridays are used to either prepare for Focus Days or take care of loose ends. The point she drives home is that Buffer Days allow her to handle those lesser tasks that may hinder her intense focus or relaxation.
Third up, Focus Days. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday are for getting momentum rolling, networking with clients, and engaging in all work directly related to generating her livelihood. Danielle will not even respond to e-mails until Friday if it does not support her focus.
Making a living with only three solid work days may seem counterintuitive, but consider all the distractions—the errands—that arise throughout the normal work-week, detracting from our focus and quality of output. In terms of optimizing one’s life, categorizing the days of the week into three pillars of specialized design sounds a recipe for success—one of which she has effectively proven to be working. What bit of her perspective is going to impact your agenda?