How to be more successful by spending one day a week thinking

Think of business as a surgical operation. The maximum effect is achieved not through medical intervention, but through careful planning of actions. Brian Scudamore works on the same principle. He spends the beginning of the week thinking about his actions, and on the rest of the working days he does them. 9 tips to help you plan a day to think about.

1. Free up time

Choose a time when you will not answer calls and emails from anyone. Warn colleagues and loved ones about this.

2. Don't come to the office

Choose places for thought that inspire you: parks, cafes, city streets.

3. Carry a notebook with you

When ideas come to you, write them down. Don't try to evaluate your thoughts. Better just write them down.

4. Reschedule appointments

On your day of reflection, check your weekly schedule and prioritize. If you see meetings or appointments that are not so important to your business at the moment, reduce their number, or even better, reschedule them altogether.

5. Review the to-do list

Each meeting entails the need for action, and during the week, tasks only accumulate. Determine what needs to be done as quickly as possible and what needs more preparation. Based on this, make a schedule.

6. Set goals

In addition to planning for the week, set three main goals for the next day of reflection. This is how you get the most out of this watch.

7. Ask yourself questions

Take time to think about your priorities and how your business will grow. Ask yourself:

What am I doing right?
What is important to me?
Where am I better and worse than others?
How can I spend more time on what I'm good at and less on what I'm not good at?

8. Leave time for decisions

Solving pressing problems is essential for the functioning of the business, but strategic decisions must not be forgotten. Think about what the difficulties for the development of the company are and how they can be eliminated.

9. Look for new ideas

Business development is not about solving problems. You should always look for new opportunities and ideas in order to offer the best conditions to your subordinates and clients.