How to Work Less and Get More Accomplished

Working less while accomplishing more isn’t easy. It requires creative thinking creatively and a willingness to open yourself to the possibility that your methods aren’t as efficient as they could be. Once you do that, though, there are some ways that you can do it, including:
The 80/20 Rule
Only 20 percent of your work contributes to a large output. Be ruthless in cutting time in the less important 80 percent.
Parkinson’s Law
Parkinson’s Law states that “work will fill the time available for its completion.” Give yourself strict deadlines and cultivate a desire to finish projects.
Energy Management
Think of results as a function of energy, not time invested. Working intensely for a short period of time can accomplish more than working for days, tired and distracted.
Only Use Sharp Tools
Skill saves time. Don’t waste your time doing things you don’t intend to be excellent at. Delegate them to someone else.
Rule With Numbers
Assumptions are the biggest waste of your time. When your intuitions don’t match the way the world works, you can never be efficient. Combat false assumptions by testing them and paying attention to the numbers.
The Marginal Rule of Quality
Whenever extra input you invest perfecting something exceeds the output gained, stop working on that task.

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