Listen "Plus and Minus Tracking"
Episode Synopsis
Join Neil as he shares insights on how to effectively manage time in a no-nonsense, practical way. He emphasises the importance of tracking activities to increase productivity and happiness in both business and personal life. Tune in to learn how to make the most of your time and improve your tutoring, teaching, or coaching business.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Neil talks about the importance of tracking daily activities to assess their effectiveness and impact on the business.
Activities are categorised into plus one, zero, minus one, and minus two ratings based on their long-term benefits and immediate impact.
Neil highlights the significance of focusing on plus one activities that contribute to business growth and profitability.
Minus one and minus two activities, such as unnecessary meetings and toxic interactions, are identified as detrimental and should be avoided.
Regularly evaluating and adjusting how time is spent can lead to increased productivity and success in the tutoring business.
BEST MOMENTS
"This is a really, really difficult thing to do, but it's totally worth it. It's a form of just activity tracking. Now, some of you will probably do this already, but there'll be a very, very small proportion of the audience."
"So if you rate your activities every half an hour or so, just put a dot in the relevant column and a very brief comment to the left to say what you're doing, then you can whittle away the things that aren't good."
"I, Neil Cowmeadow, hereby swear my solemn oath to insulate myself from other people's shrieking need for my attention, my time and my energy. I recognise that the crisis of their indolence and stupidity is not my problem."
VALUABLE RESOURCES
www.Neilcowmeadow.com
[email protected]
HOST BIO
Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Neil talks about the importance of tracking daily activities to assess their effectiveness and impact on the business.
Activities are categorised into plus one, zero, minus one, and minus two ratings based on their long-term benefits and immediate impact.
Neil highlights the significance of focusing on plus one activities that contribute to business growth and profitability.
Minus one and minus two activities, such as unnecessary meetings and toxic interactions, are identified as detrimental and should be avoided.
Regularly evaluating and adjusting how time is spent can lead to increased productivity and success in the tutoring business.
BEST MOMENTS
"This is a really, really difficult thing to do, but it's totally worth it. It's a form of just activity tracking. Now, some of you will probably do this already, but there'll be a very, very small proportion of the audience."
"So if you rate your activities every half an hour or so, just put a dot in the relevant column and a very brief comment to the left to say what you're doing, then you can whittle away the things that aren't good."
"I, Neil Cowmeadow, hereby swear my solemn oath to insulate myself from other people's shrieking need for my attention, my time and my energy. I recognise that the crisis of their indolence and stupidity is not my problem."
VALUABLE RESOURCES
www.Neilcowmeadow.com
[email protected]
HOST BIO
Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!
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