[A Living Hell If You Don't Notice] 5 Things Efficient People Never Do at Work
Even though they do the same work,
why do some people leave on time?
On the other hand,
even though they work overtime every day,
why do some people never finish their work?
This difference,
is actually not just about 'ability'.
Hello.
I am the laid-off investor dad.
Today,
even though the work is the same,
I will explain the behaviors of people who stand out.
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The slower someone is at work,
more than the work itself,
'What should I do?'
andthe time spent thinking is unusually long.
Here,
lies a cruel difference.
It might be strange for me, who was laid off, to say this,
but I might have been like that too.
Today,
I'm going to talk about something that might be a bit hard to hear.
It is the difference between people who can do the job,
and people who are chased by their work.
Let me start with the conclusion.
One of those differences,
is 'decision fatigue'.
Starting with 'what should I do today',
Right up until you say, "Time to go to sleep"
you are making "decisions" about something.
Efficient people are fast at deciding
not just "what to do," but also
"what not to do."
That is why their work moves forward.
Prioritization is
actually simple.
1. Work that will cause someone trouble
2. Work with a deadline3. Work with high urgency4. Work that takes time to prepare5. Rely on others if you can't do it yourself
For example,
"Work that will cause someone trouble if not done today"
This is the top priority.
Conversely,"Work that can be done sometime""Work that might be good to do"
These can be put on the back burner.
And what is super important is
not to"do it all by yourself."
That is it.
If you think you won't make it in time,consult someone.Ask for help.Delegate.
The sooner you rely on others,
the faster your work will be finished.
Conversely,
people who are slow at work
"Does this have any meaning?"
"This is a hassle."
"Is there an easier way?"
"I'll handle it myself."
Keep thinking these things.
The problem is,
while you are thinking,
the work is not progressing.
And the deadline approaches.
You panic.
You take on even more work.
"I'm busy."
"I can't do this."
"It won't be finished."
In this way,
the number of decisions you have to make keeps increasing.
This is
"decision fatigue."
What should I do about this?
When should I do it?
Who should I ask?
How should I do it?
Is it even necessary in the first place?
As small decisions pile up,
the mental capacity you can use for truly important work
disappears.
The story about Steve Jobs
wearing almost the same clothes every day is famous.
Reduce the small decision
of choosing clothes.
And,
focus on what is important.
This is also
a way of thinking to reduce decision fatigue.
So,
what should you do?
The answer is simple.
"Don't try to do everything."
Decide on priorities.
Decide which tasks to discard.
Rely on others.
Even just doing this will make a difference.
Especially when you are overwhelmed,
stop for a moment.
Have a coffee.
Take a deep breath.
And then,
ask yourself,
"How can I move this work forward to win?"
Think about it.
Back when I was,
chased by work,
a colleague told me,
"You always looked like you were dead."
I myself,
had no idea at all.
After that,
my workload decreased due to a transfer,
and I had a little more breathing room.
Then, strangely enough,
the "winning patterns" for work
started to come to me naturally.
That's when I realized.
It wasn't that I couldn't do the work,
"I didn't have the mental space to think"
might have been the case.
So,
if you can't finish your work even by the last train every day,
don't just doubt your own abilities.
There is a possibility that your
overall workload is simply too high.
Starting today, just these five things.
1. Start with the tasks that cause trouble
2. Check the deadlines
3. Check the urgency
4. Think about the process first
5. If it's impossible, ask for help early
People who are good at their jobs
are not people who can do everything.
They are "people who can decide what not to do."
Are you
the one being chased by work?
Or are you
the one in control of your own work?
What is the 'decision' you will reduce today?
Please let me know in the comments.
Working hard isn't the only way to work.
You too can reduce decision fatigue,
and improve your
work performance.
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Bonus
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[Title]
The 'Layoff Investment Old Guy' says 'people who are slow at work have decision fatigue,' but is that true?
[Script]
The layoff-investing old guy says,
People who are slow at work are suffering from decision fatigue,
but is that true?
It is true.
The slower people are at work,
the longer they spend thinking about things like,
What should I do?, Should I do this first?, Should I do it myself?, Should I ask someone else?
The time they spend thinking is
dangerously long.
Useless, useless, useless, useless, useless, useless, useless, useless!
People who are fast at work
decide quickly not only on what to do,
but also on
what not to do.
When I was being chased by work myself,
I thought my ability was low,
but once my workload decreased
and I had some peace of mind,
it was surprisingly
easy.
I've started to see
the winning patterns in my work.
Perhaps
I was just 'lacking peace of mind'.
So, starting today,
troublesome tasks,
deadlines,
urgency,
and,
'If it's impossible, ask for help early'
try to be conscious of just this.
People who are good at their jobs
aren't people who can do everything.
They are 'people who can decide what not to do'.
Details are explained in the main video.