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EPISODE · Jul 22, 2026 · 5 MIN

4 Ways to Get More Done in Less Time

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4 Ways to Get More Done in Less Time 16 Apr 2023 --- Here's how to be more productive in ways that feel manageable and good. Get beyond to-do lists and fully blocked calendars. There's better tactics. 00:00 It often feels like we haven’t done enough, or worse, haven’t been efficient. 00:24 Tip 1: Align your most important work with your body clock. 01:01 Tip 2: Plan your day the night before. 01:54 Tip 3: Develop different rituals for different types of work. 02:28 Tip 4: Avoid being fully booked. Based on the HBR/Ascend article by Amantha Amber: https://hbr.org/2021/02/4-ways-to-get-more-done-in-less-time This video is co-produced with @Emeritus. You can find more co-productions from HBR and Emeritus on the Emeritus app: https://emrt.us/HarvardBusinessReview Follow HBR: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #Explainer #Productivity #Tips #Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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