The Motivated Mind

The Ivy Lee Method

Jul 3, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Classic Productivity Story

  • Ivy Lee told Charles M. Schwab to have employees list six tasks each evening for the next day.
  • Bethlehem Steel implemented it and Schwab rewarded Lee with $25,000 after productivity soared.
ADVICE

Write Six Tasks Nightly

  • Make a list of your six most important tasks for tomorrow each evening.
  • Writing tasks externalizes them and frees mental space to improve focus and memory.
ADVICE

Prioritize And Focus On One Task

  • Order your six tasks from most to least important and start with the top one.
  • Work on one task until completion and avoid multitasking to maintain deep focus.
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