Tracey Nolte Winning 1st Place - Texas All Natural Bodybuilding, Houston, TX

Productivity. Most people strive for it in futility and some master it effortlessly. Why then are companies struggling with understanding why they don’t have it and how to get more of it?

I’d relate it to having the perfect combination of DRIVE, ORGANIZATION and CREATIVITY. You can juggle many things, but without having those 3 as your base… you won’t keep everything in the AIR for long. We all have the same amount of time given to us. However, your priorities in life are STRICTLY YOUR OWN CHOICE.

Since, I’m not married, nor do I have any children, I am able to maintain a full-time job and several side jobs. It does take effort to organize, prioritize, maximize and execute getting it all done on time, but I love it. I love the feeling of accomplishment, I think I’m addicted to solving problems and fixing things. So here is my algorithim for getting it all done.

1. Keep a calendar and use it! Organize everything, every meeting, every piece of work you plan to do and put it on the calendar, along with the time you think it will take to finish. Also be sure to schedule your rest, social and personal time. Keep balanced.
2. Integrity is everything! Do what you commit to… follow through on your word. Your word is your bond, it’s the way people learn to trust you.
3. Don’t overcommit! Only do what you KNOW you can do. Do not make agreements, promises or anything that you are unsure of. Be clear about your boundaries and people will respect you.
4. Communication is Key! Keep in constant communication with stakeholders of your work. Keeping people informed about your progress or any changes allows for them to make educated decisions about the work you are performing.
5. Be creative and have fun! If it’s not fun, don’t do it. You will perform poorly, your commitments will suffer and so will you. Be creative about the things you take on and make it enjoyable… when you do… you’ll stick with it. It’s always great to get paid to do things you love. You will find it easy and you will accomplish alot more.

I am a strong believer in the power of “you can do anything you set your mind to.” I’ve proven it over the past 40 years, from being a triathalete, body builder, rock climber, cyclist, kick bocking instructor, painter, sculpter, IT professional, graphic designer, web developer, photographer, videographer, costume designer, interior designer, woodsmith, leathersmith, metalsmith, writer, musician, fashion designer, model, aerobics instructor, mountain climber, financial analyst, legal researcher, filmmaker, mobile app developer, and so much more!

It’s completely possible if you plan your work and work your plan.