Part I introduced my three big ideas for improving your productivity: articulating your goals in order of priority, always having the final product in mind, and getting your low-priority tasks done quickly. Part II is about implementing those big ideas on a daily basis.
Chapter 4 will help you develop productive habits in your daily routine. I’ll show you how to manage your calendar so that you can link your daily appointments to your high-priority goals. I’ll also explain why you should get eight hours of sleep every night and exercise nearly every day.
Chapter 5 will move from the office to the road. I’ll show you how to maintain productive habits while flying on planes and sleeping in hotels. I will describe how to prepare for a trip, remain productive during the journey, and stay close to your family while you are away.
Chapter 6 deals with meetings at the office—a big drag on productivity in most organizations. Meetings are usually too long and unfocused to get much done. I’ll show you how to avoid meetings when you can and run them efficiently if a meeting is unavoidable.