Alex Hormozi shares his "second biggest productivity hack" which involves leveraging small, interstitial time blocks often wasted between appointments or tasks. By intentionally starting but not finishing tasks during these short periods, entrepreneurs can maximize their output and cultivate a continuous work momentum. This counterintuitive approach reframes how one perceives and utilizes brief moments, turning lost time into productive increments.
Key takeaways
Don't dismiss short windows of time between appointments; they're opportunities to make progress, not just waiting periods.
Initiate tasks in these small time blocks, even if you can't complete them. The act of starting primes your brain and builds momentum for later.
Challenge the belief that nothing meaningful can be accomplished in brief periods; a shift in this mindset unlocks significant productivity gains.
Embrace the "start and don't finish" philosophy to transform wasted minutes into productive moments, fostering a more continuous workflow.
Identify the "minutes in between rounded off minutes" as the most wasted time for entrepreneurs and actively target them for this productivity hack.
"The reality is that if you start something that you can't finish, the likelihood that you're going to finish it faster is way, way, way higher.” Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) shares his second biggest productivity hack, which is to utilize the small chunks of time in between appointments or tasks instead of wasting them. He emphasizes the importance of breaking the habit of thinking that nothing can be accomplished in those short periods of time. Instead, he suggests starting a task and leaving it unfinished to maximize productivity.Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast you’ll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.Timestamps:(0:37) - Most wasted as an entrepreneur: minutes in between rounded off minutes.(2:11) - Driven to get back to writing, won't stop until next loop.(3:22) - Shift of thinking: start something and not finish it.Follow Alex Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition
