Do It
Discover tricks to finish tasks faster so you can have more time for fun.
Explore 22 growth hacks curated for this zone. Each one comes with an actionable description you can turn into a routine, journal prompt, or automated flow with the ChatGPT API.
Hacks in this zone
Strategic Multi-tasking for Efficiency
Combine simple tasks, like listening to educational podcasts while doing chores.
Make Meetings Work for You
Limit meetings to 15 or 30 minutes with a clear agenda.
Keep Ideas on Hold in Your Idea Parking Lot
If you think of a great idea but don’t have time to explore it, write it down in your 'Idea Parking Lot' for later.
Speed Up with Quick Decision Making
Set time limits for decisions—short for small choices, longer for major ones.
Stay on Track with Voice Assistants
Use voice commands to set reminders. It's like having a conversation with a friend who remembers everything for you, ensuring you won’t forget important tasks.
Smart Sorting with the Eisenhower Box
Organize your tasks into four categories using the Eisenhower Box: urgent, important, not urgent, and not important.
Cut the Noise with Communication Blocks
Schedule specific times to check your messages and emails.
Make More Time with Automation
Identify one or two tasks you do daily that can be automated. Set up automation and track how much time you save over a week.
Inbox Freedom
Handle emails immediately—reply, delete, file, or set a task.
Batch Similar Tasks
Group similar tasks and do them together.
First Things First
Tackle the hardest task first thing in the morning.
Energy-Wise Work
Pay attention to when you feel most awake and tackle the hardest tasks then. Do lighter work when you feel less energetic.
Instant Wins with the Two-Minute Rule
If a task takes less than two minutes, do it right away.
Create Hypotheses
Make educated guesses about what might improve your life and test them out.
Create 'What If' Scenarios
Imagine different scenarios to explore potential outcomes and plan accordingly.
Insert Micro-Rest Intervals
Incorporate random 10-second pauses during your learning or practice sessions.
Use Random Intermittent Rewards
Incorporate random and intermittent rewards to maintain high motivation levels.
Boost Learning with NSDR
After a study session, take a short rest using a Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) technique like a brief nap or guided relaxation.
Get Focused
To increase your focus before starting a task, stare at a point on a wall, screen, or object for 30-60 seconds.
Optimize Morning Focus
Schedule hard mental work during the 1–4 hours after waking up in the morning. Engage in moderate-intensity exercise before starting your deep work to increase …
Use Binaural Beats for Focus
Use binaural beats at a 40 hertz frequency if you’re struggling to focus. White noise can also be effective, but silence is best if possible.
Dress for Productivity
Adopt a specific dress code or outfit that you wear when working to help you feel more focused and productive.