Do fewer things.
Work at a natural pace.
Obsess over quality.
Knowledge work focuses on hours and visible activity = pseudo productivity.
Do Fewer Things
Reduce obligations to point where you can easily accomplish them.
Focus on the things that matter most.
Pull don’t push.
Put things in a holding tank or active list. (Have an intake procedure).
Work at a Natural Pace
Don’t rush important work.
Work at a sustainable pace with variations in intensity.
Double your project timelines.
Simplify your daily schedule.
Embrace seasonality, including scheduling a slow season.
Obsess Over Quality
Ex: Jewel the singer turning down $1M advance.
Ok missing opportunities in the short term to gain more and more freedom over the long term.
Invest in a very nice notebook.
Bet on yourself.
Disclaimer: These are notes I created from reading the book. This is not completely comprehensive and may include errors and typos. No guarantee is provided as to the accuracy of the information. It is provided for educational purposes only.