Working Harder Is Killing Your Productivity (Don’t Fall Into This Trap)

The counterintuitive approach to work that’s helping me get more done.

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About a week ago, I wrote an article detailing a productivity “hack” I implemented that increased my productivity tenfold.

I Wish I Knew This Productivity Hack 5 Years Ago (533% More Blog Posts Published)

It was a strategy where I added up what I completed, like the number of blog posts and videos published, and put it against my original goals.

For example, in September, I ended with:

• 14/10 Seeking Alpha Articles
• 9/25 Medium Articles
• 2/10 YouTube Videos

Note: If you’re not a Medium member, click here to read the full article for FREE. (This link will take you off of Medium).

The strategy helped immensely by keeping me on track every week and ensuring I was always working closer to my goals.

However, seeing my strategy has left some wondering, “Why didn’t I track my progress daily?”