Episode #1021
The Optimal Way to Get the Most Done in a Day Without Working
May 18, 2019

In episode #1021, we discuss how to get the most done without actually working. Tune in to hear the secret to being productive without actually producing anything yourself.

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Optimal Way to Get the Most Done in a Day Without Working
  • [01:05] We have a friend whose job it is to tell people what to do, but not actually to do anything himself.
  • [01:26] Eric spent his whole day on an iPad and was able to delegate.
  • [01:45] We are both more efficient on an iPad than a desktop.
  • [02:10] Neil was doing tasks that he didn’t need to do, when he could have delegated.
  • [02:50] Frame is a great place to get feedback on videos.
  • [04:48] Neil still does push notifications, but he knows he should delegate.
  • [05:05] Basically, delegate everything and you won’t have to do anything.
  • [06:10] Puffin is a great app that will give your iPad a desktop format/view.
  • [07:08] That’s it for today!
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