The Power of Theming Each Day

 
 

“The most efficient way to live reasonably is every morning to make a plan of one’s day and every night to examine the results obtained.”

Alexis Carrel

 

 

As opposed to the stress of trying to do everything in just one day, we can adopt the purposeful idea of choosing to ignore almost everything in preference for objective key results in areas that truly matter.

This is one of the secrets behind phenomenal achievements of people like Elon Musk, Jack Dorsey and Steve Jobs. Many super achievers have learned to theme each day of the week on a few meaningful priorities.  

With this strategy, they get to achieve in one day what most of us may not even accomplish in a month.

Such is the power of strategic focus!

It is how Elon Musk and Jack Dorsey successfully run two companies simultaneously while many entrepreneurs get burned out running just one.

Now let’s read how the founder of Twitter expressed the idea himself:

“The way I found that works for me is I theme my days.

On Monday, at both companies, I focus on management and running the company.

Tuesday is focused on product.

Wednesday is focused on marketing and communications and growth.

Thursday is focused on developers and partnerships.

Friday is focused on the company and the culture and recruiting.

Saturday I take off, I hike.

Sunday is reflection, feedback, strategy, and getting ready for the week.”

 

This is such a powerful idea that can save us from the stress of having to handle everything all at once.

With it, we can calmly focus on making the most of today in the direction that we have chosen without the stressing about other important areas of our business at the same time.

We know that by tomorrow, we shall take care of another critical thing in our life and business. And on and on, with each passing day.

This strategy will enable us to be both a good starter and a good finisher of things that count—a powerful combination for true success.

In the words of Malcolm S. Forbes: “One worthwhile task carried to a successful conclusion is worth half-a-hundred half-finished tasks. “

You see, when we get really good at theming our days, we shall be surprised at what we can get done in each passing day.