3 terrible productivity strategies that ruin your life & business

I see a lot of entrepreneurs using so-called “productivity strategies” that actually drag down their results and kill their success. Because when it comes to optimizing your performance & output… And squeezing the most juice from your day… Not all productivity methods are created equal. In fact, some of them won’t just ruin the quality of your work… They can also take a serious toll on your health (a couple of the mistakes I mention below landed me in the ER twice). So to help you avoid making the same mistakes I did… And show you how easy it is to shift to more productive habits & behaviors once you know how… Today I’m sharing 3 of the WORST yet most common productivity mistakes I see people making. 1. The “Multitasking” Mess So many people love to tackle their work all at the same time. Reviewing sales numbers while replying to emails… updating marketing campaigns with Slack open… or sending out invoices while answering texts and phone calls. People do this because it makes them feel productive. They think if they do five things at once they’re getting more done. But really they’re just doing five things poorly. And even though they probably don’t realize it… They’re moving at a snail’s pace compared to how fast they could go if they just focused and knocked out each task on its own. 2. The Late Night & Early Morning Warrior Another trap that snags a LOT of entrepreneurs is working late… Getting home late… And pushing their entire routine back so they don’t go to sleep until after 12, 1, or even 2 am. Yet despite being completely exhausted… Their drive and ambition still gets them out of bed by 6 or 7 the next morning (often earlier) to go do it all again. Listen, I get it. Personally, I did this for years. And I’ll admit there were probably a handful of times where a day or two like that was necessary for me to get ahead. But when torching the candle from both ends becomes your lifestyle… At best it leads to burn out. At worst? It can severely impact your health. Lack of sleep was one of the main culprits that sent me to the hospital thinking I was having a heart attack — which, luckily, turned out to just be severe anxiety. I hope nothing like that ever happens to you. Please give your brain and body time to rest & recharge. Because unless you’re part of less than 1% of the population with a rare DEC2 “sleep less” genetic mutation… You will always be 10X more creative, energetic, and productive after a good night’s sleep. 3. The 24/7 “Hustler” Hard work is a prerequisite for success. But working all the time is NOT. Too many business owners try to solve problems by just working harder, working more. But even Formula 1 cars can’t redline the whole race… They need pit stops to perform at their best. We’re no different. We need breaks and tune ups. We need downtime to think through problems and sharpen our skills. We need time with friends & family to maintain the relationships that make life worth living. Working evenings and weekends and never taking a vacation is like driving a $12 million race car until the wheels fall off. Even if your body holds up… Some other part of your life — whether it’s your reputation, your marriage, your relationship with your kids — will typically break down. So work smart and, yes, work hard… But understand that endless “hustle & grind” isn’t a long term strategy. ====== So those are 3 “productivity strategies” that definitely don’t work. If you've been making these mistakes and want to know what to do instead… Then I’ve got good some news: Next week, I’m hosting a LIVE training with elite performance expert Coach Daniel Woodrum… Where we’ll reveal the “19 Productivity Cheat Codes” that have helped more than 238 of our clients write books, launch podcasts, hit every workout, and grow their businesses in as little as 5 hours per day. Rather than living in constant overwhelm from having too much on your plate… Or missing out on BIG money opportunities because you simply don’t have enough time… We’ll show you easy, actionable strategies that can 2-4X your output… … So you can boost your income, have more success, and enjoy more of life with family & friends. Let me be clear… NONE of these are complex or time consuming strategies. These are simple habits & routines that take anywhere from 60 seconds to 10 minutes each… Yet they can easily slash 3+ hours off your workday while accomplishing more than ever before. Some of these productivity “cheat codes” will apply better than others depending on your business and goals… But by the time we finish this training… You can expect to have at least 5 life, business, and bank account transforming strategies you can start using immediately… And most likely another 5-10 you’ll want to implement in the days and weeks ahead. But maybe you’re wondering… “Craig, how is this different from the time management training you did last summer?” It’s an excellent question. With a simple answer: Much of the time management training (as well as my books) was focused on what I call “top down strategies”. They’re overarching philosophies and principles that are highly valuable… But they require some thought, even some trial & error to implement and get dialed in. What’s different about these 19 Productivity Cheat Codes… … is that they’re more what I consider “in the trenches tactics”. You can use most of these tactics without much thinking or fine-tuning — you can simply start DOING them and see results that same day.  Even better… These are all proven methods our clients are using right now to grow their businesses… While STILL maintaining optimal health & fitness, active social lives, personal hobbies, and strong family relationships. Here’s just some of what you’ll get during the training: - The #1 productivity MISTAKE that sabotages your success and will keep you running on an endless hamster wheel of mediocrity if you let it - A 60-second hack that boosts your mental clarity, slashes stress, and can save you at least 1 hour every morning - The single MOST important day of the week to “GSD” (Get Stuff Done) and why most entrepreneurs completely squander it - How a simple $99 investment can give you an additional 936 productive hours per year - How Pro Athletes channel their full energy & focus to deliver elite performance “on command” (From Tom Brady, to Steph Curry, Lebron James, Tiger Woods, and Connor McDavid — the best-of-the-best ALL use some version of this powerful tactic) - The four-letter email secret that can reduce your inbox by 40%+ and save you from so many unnecessary, time-consuming replies - An unexpected 5-10 minute activity that’s better than coffee for boosting your mood, brain power, and creativity (This ONE activity recently produced an idea that made my client an extra $22k in sales) - And so much more… Like I mentioned… These strategies can be implemented immediately. And in almost all cases… You can expect to get more done and have more time starting from day-1. We’ve gathered our simplest, yet most impactful tactics for this training… And I think it will be extremely helpful for you if… - You know your big goals for 2024 are going to require better performance than ever before - You’re frequently overwhelmed by all the tasks on your plate - You’re trying to get back on track after the holidays - You work long hours but your business / income / lifestyle never seems to grow or improve - You want to make more money with less stress - You’re trying to balance your 7 or 8-figure business dreams with having enough time for your family If any of those describe you… Then you’re exactly who this training is for. As for the details… The training will take place next week on Thursday, January 25th at 11 am ET on Zoom. Plan for it to last at least 2 hours. We’ll also make time for plenty of Q&A and for you to get personalized feedback, so it may go a bit longer. If you can’t make the call or have to jump off early — not a problem… You’ll get a full recording of the training that you can watch and refer back to whenever you want. Now let’s talk about the price… Normally you would have to pay $3,000 - $5,000 per month for private coaching to get access to any of this material… Or $2,500 + flight and hotel to attend one of our Unstoppable Masterminds. But that all changes NOW. Because this training won’t cost you $5,000. It’s not even gonna cost $500. We’ve already watched the transformations these “Productivity Cheat Codes” have created in our own lives and the lives of our clients… So we wanted to make this training affordable for anyone. That’s why rather than charging $5,000… or $500… The price is just $197. So for a mere $197, you can join myself and Coach Daniel — who is better at implementing and teaching these strategies than ANYONE I’ve ever seen… And we’ll share these simple, same-day tactics to help you unlock new levels of productivity & success in your life. Results will vary depending on your goals, but here’s some of what our clients have reported: - Dramatic business growth - Surging income - Shorter work days - More family time & better relationships - Better health and less stress - Boosted creativity - Rediscovering hobbies & recreational sports These productivity cheat codes have been responsible for all of that. And we can’t wait to share them with you. Again, the training goes down Thursday, January 25th at 11 am ET on Zoom (8 am PT). If you want to be part of it… I recommend claiming your spot today. There’s no sales page for this — that’s why I’ve put all the details in this email. So just use the link below and head over to the checkout page if you want to sign up… [>> Go here to join the training and get the “Productivity Cheat Codes” to skyrocket your life & business]( Success Loves Speed, Craig PS - Here’s one of our clients who’s been stacking massive wins with these tactics: “Craig & Daniel's Productivity Cheat Codes have truly transformed both my work and personal life. It's incredible, but I've managed to reduce my working hours to under 30 a week, and still, my business's revenue shot up by 33% in 2023. The best part? I now have more time to spend with my daughter, balancing work with precious family moments.” - Shannon Logan [You can get the same tools here]( [Spacer] [Spacer] [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Youtube]( [Twitter]( [Spacer] [Spacer] [Whitelist]( [Contact]( Sent to: {EMAIL} [Unsubscribe]( Early To Rise Publishing, LLC, 1312 17th St # 72422, Denver, CO 80202, United States