Reclaiming Time: How to Add 30+ Hours to Your Business Each Month
Reclaiming Time: How to Add 30+ Hours to Your Business Each Month
Time is the most valuable resource we have as entrepreneurs, yet many of us feel perpetually busy without making meaningful progress. The good news? With the Achieve More Playbook, you can reclaim your time and focus it on what truly matters in your business. This playbook adapts the proven principles of the 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX)—a methodology designed for driving results in high-performance environments—and transforms them into actionable strategies tailored specifically for busy entrepreneurs. By following this framework, you’ll learn how to add 30+ hours of productive time to your month by identifying key priorities, focusing on lead measures, and implementing effective time-blocking strategies.
Eating the Elephant: Breaking Down Big Goals
Building a business can feel overwhelming, like trying to eat an entire elephant in one sitting. The key is to break it down into smaller, manageable pieces, one bite at a time.
Here’s the mindset shift: Instead of viewing your business goals as insurmountable, see them as a series of achievable steps. When you break down large tasks, you reduce overwhelm and create a clear path forward.
💡 "Any task that you do needs to be broken down before you can get to the big one. You don't just hop all the way to the top."
This step-by-step approach works because it transforms vague aspirations into actionable tasks. For example, if your goal is to grow your business revenue by 30%, you’ll need to outline the specific activities that contribute directly to that result, such as refining your sales funnel or targeting higher-value clients.
The Achieve More Playbook: A Framework for Success
To reclaim your time and achieve your goals, I recommend implementing the “Achieve More Playbook,” a simple, four-step framework that keeps your focus on what truly matters.
💡 "We want to achieve more in our business. We want to push our business forward."
Identify Your Wildly Important Goal (WIG):
Choose one goal that will have the greatest impact on your business. Make it specific, measurable, and time-bound. Your WIG becomes your north star, ensuring that your efforts are aligned with your highest priorities.Develop Lead Measures:
These are the actions you can directly control and influence to achieve your WIG. Unlike lag measures (results), lead measures focus on the process. For instance, if your WIG is to sign five new clients this month, a lead measure might be conducting 20 targeted sales calls each week.Time Blocking:
Schedule non-negotiable time in your calendar to work on your WIG and lead measures. Treat this time as seriously as you would a meeting with your most important client. Distractions can wait, this is your protected time to make meaningful progress.Weekly Reviews:
Regularly assess your progress and refine your approach. Use these reviews to celebrate wins, troubleshoot obstacles, and adjust your plan. Consistency is key, and these check-ins help maintain your momentum.
Eliminating Distractions: The Power of Focus
One of the biggest time drains entrepreneurs face is distractions. Did you know the average person spends over 21 hours a week on distractions like social media or aimless browsing?
To reclaim this time, create a distraction-free environment during your scheduled work sessions. Turn off notifications, close unnecessary tabs, and set your phone to "Do Not Disturb."
💡 "Over 21 hours a week is wasted on distractions."
By eliminating distractions and focusing on high-value tasks aligned with your WIG, you’ll transition from being busy to being truly productive.
Consistency and Celebration: The Keys to Long-Term Success
Implementing the Achieve More Playbook isn’t a one-time event—it’s a habit. Dedicating even one focused hour a day to your WIG can add up to over 30 hours of meaningful progress each month.
💡 "Be consistent, stick to your schedule and make time blocking a habit."
Don’t forget to celebrate your wins along the way. Recognizing progress, no matter how small, keeps you motivated and reinforces your commitment to the process.
Transform Your Intentions into Results
The Achieve More Playbook is your guide to reclaiming time and achieving your biggest business goals. By clearly defining priorities, focusing on lead measures, protecting your time, and staying consistent, you’ll turn your intentions into tangible results.
💡 "You have the power to change your schedule and your results."
Remember, this isn’t about working longer hours or pushing yourself to exhaustion. It’s about working smarter—directing your energy toward what truly matters and eliminating what doesn’t.
Take action today:
Define your Wildly Important Goal.
Outline your lead measures.
Block time in your calendar for focused work.
Commit to a weekly review to stay on track.
With these strategies, you’ll not only reclaim your time but also build a business—and a life—that aligns with your highest vision. Let’s make every hour count!
Watch the Full Video and Take Action Today!
Want to dive deeper into these time-management strategies? The complete YouTube video of this session is available, where Nicholas Mitchell breaks down these concepts in even more detail with live examples and additional insights.
Ready to reclaim 30+ hours in your business every month? Take the first step towards transforming your business productivity:
1. Watch the full video presentation
2. Download the Achieve More Playbook
3. Schedule your FREE 30-minute consultation call with Nicholas
During your consultation, we'll:
Identify your Wildly Important Goal (WIG)
Create a customized time-blocking strategy
Develop specific lead measures for your business
Design an action plan to eliminate time-wasting activities
Don't let another month slip by. Click the link below to schedule your free consultation and start your journey to greater productivity and success.
