MONEY BLOGS GUIDE TO PRODUCTIVITY (PART I)

We at Money Blog use the Internet everyday. We love it. It’s the greatest weapon in our arsenal. However, it can be a bit of a “time suck”, you know? For example, you’re checking out a great inspirational video and getting pumped on making money and being the boss when you start getting a little distracted… (example A, B, C)
So, how do you stay on task? One trick we at Money Blog use is to drink a lot of caffeine. We like Red Bull, coffee, and Game Face caffeinated gum. You should maintain a moderate caffeine high from about 7am until at least 4pm (with maybe a little break for lunch). At Money Blog we usually start drinking about 4:30 or 5:00. Alcohol is a social lubricant, and while the daytime is all spreadsheets and conferences calls, it’s in the evening where you spark up those new opportunities.

Maintaining high productivity is more than just keeping caffeinated. You have to have some tasks that can occupy your highly energized mind. When your day is full of monotony and repetitive tasks anything, no matter how dumb, is going to be more rewarding. Yes, those mindless tasks need to get done, and if you can keep in mind why they need to be done, then perhaps you can value them more.
Another trick we use is asking ourselves, “If I was the only one here, is this what I would be doing?” So many times you’ll find yourself spending time, especially socially, doing things that are a complete waste and that you don’t really enjoy. Watch out for that. The time you spend with friends and family should be valuable. Don’t just punch the clock and “get your time in,” make sure you’re getting something out of it.

The key to productivity is mental. That is why we rely so heavily on caffeine, a psychoactive stimulant drug. Of course we also have a regular exercise regiment and follow a careful diet. The body is tied to the mind, and in order to reach maximum mental productivity you need to maintain a healthy lifestyle.