48. 3 Tips For Making the Most of Your Time Working Remote
Welcome to the latest episode of the Chasing a Greater Vision podcast with your host, Rickey Jasper II. Today’s topic delves deep into the art of maximizing time and steering clear of unproductive pursuits. In a world where productivity often veers off into non-essential directions, Rickey breaks down three essential tips to recalibrate focus and reclaim your valuable time.
Rickey urges listeners to zero in on what truly matters: identifying the core values and meaningful elements in life. Whether it's quality time with family or personal fitness, understanding these priorities sets the stage for distinguishing productive pursuits from mere distractions. He recounts personal experiences, shedding light on moments when seemingly worthy endeavors ended up draining time and pulling focus away from what truly mattered. Through this lens, he emphasizes the importance of aligning actions with what genuinely holds significance.
Rickey passionately advocates for living by your calendar during working hours. Drawing from his extensive experience in remote work, he emphasizes the need for meticulous time management. In a remote setting devoid of external checks and balances, he underscores the significance of time boxing and task-focused dedication. The crux lies in safeguarding work hours for actual productivity, creating space for activities outside the professional sphere. By showcasing how structured workdays liberate personal time and creative pursuits, Rickey champions discipline as a gateway to freedom.
Finally, the podcast reaches its zenith with the invaluable advice to learn the art of saying no. Rickey delves into the challenges of being a high achiever and the often-complicated relationship with declining opportunities. His candid reflections on personal struggles with people-pleasing and overcommitment strike a chord with the audience. Encouraging listeners to embrace the power of 'no,' he highlights its transformative ability to unlock doors to more fulfilling endeavors.
Join Rickey Jasper II on this compelling episode of "Chasing a Greater Vision," and embark on a transformative journey towards reclaiming your time and aligning actions with your true purpose.