07/09: Weekly 10 Min Task
Time track for the next four weeks
We’re in the final part of the year, so it’s time to start thinking about how we can make next year even better.
To do that, we need a clear idea of how we’re spending our time, so we know what we need to start doing, stop doing, do more of or get help with.
So this week’s 10-minute task is actually a four-week task, but it’s very easy. All I want you to do is note down how much time you spend on business-related activities each day for the next four weeks.
You can write it in your diary, on a spreadsheet, in a Word doc, on a Trello board – whatever works for you. Add to it throughout the day or complete it at the end of each day.
It doesn’t have to be detailed. Something like this is fine:
30 mins – LinkedIn (unpaid)
120 mins - client work (paid)
15 mins – reading/sending/replying to emails (unpaid)
15 mins - prep for call (unpaid)
45 mins - call with potential client (unpaid)
30 mins – create and send proposal (unpaid)
120 mins – client work (paid)
15 mins – reading/sending/replying to emails (unpaid)
At the end of each week, tot up how long you spend on each activity and how much of your time is spent doing unpaid work versus paid work.
Do this for four weeks.
I also want you to note down any leads you get (and where they come from). If you do any free calls or meetings with potential clients, note down which of these turn into paid business.
