354: The Checklist Mindset for Productivity, Focus, Momentum, and Consistency

In today's episode, Robert talks about his book The Checklist Mindset (which you should grab on Kindle, paperback, and Audible audio format) to talk about how you can compress/collapse time (and later delegate) using checklists, spreadsheets, and templates.

Quotes:                                                                                                                                   

“If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you.” – Robert Plank

“Employees want to fill time. Business owners want more time.” – Robert Plank

“The only way out is through—and you need to do the things you're afraid to do.” – Robert Plank

Takeaways:

00:11 Putting in extra hours doesn't guarantee success; smart systems and consistent action do.

10:47 Building a business requires doing things yourself first to understand the process before delegating.

22:12 Using checklists ensures consistent quality and reduces errors in business operations.

36:13 Growing a business means creating systems that can handle increasing customer interactions without manual intervention.

47:42 Batch processing tasks saves time and maintains momentum in business productivity.

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Filed in: Archive 2: 2017 • Interview • Mindset • Podcast • Productivity