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Work Smarter
Techniques > Willpower > Work Smarter Description | Example | Discussion | See also
DescriptionWorking smart means having self-discipline to make efficient use of the time you have. Forcing yourself to work smart hence uses willpower and is an effective way of getting deliberate practice as well as being useful for getting things done. Here are just a few of the things you can do:
ExampleA person seems to be getting less done. Examining their day, they seem to be reacting to every interruption, whether it is by phone, email, text or people arriving in person and wanting immediate attention. They revise their day to have protected work periods during which they ignore all interruptions. It is difficult doing this at first, but with determination they succeed. A student gets good grades by treating each assignment as a project, ensuring they know requirements, planning out the timeline, researching in the right places and ensuring time for several drafts, each of which they get others to read and criticize. With persistence they get a good qualification. DiscussionWorking smarter is usually better than just working harder, although doing both is not only good for developing willpower, it also will get you the best career results. Smart working and changing work habits may also require that you teach others about your new ways. If you reduce interruptions, then you should explain this to others in case they still try to interrupt you and think badly of you when you refuse their requests. See also
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