Answer on Quora: http://www.quora.com/How-can-I-increase-my-productivity http://www.quora.com/How-can-I-increase-my-productivity From the answer summary: -Dev

Answer on Quora: http://www.quora.com/How-can-I-increase-my-productivity http://www.quora.com/How-can-I-increase-my-productivity From the answer summary: -Develop a system of personal collection, organisation and action that suits your personality and role (GTD etc) - a guiding set of principles that translates your goals into actions in a way that is complementary to your professional and psychological makeup. -Have a method of accountability to that system (A physical system - such as a diary, planner, task manager etc - that allows you to monitor and measure progression) -Understand your personality / psychology and its impact on your productivity. Some people will respond well to "have to" / "ought to" commands. Others will find that a dynamic to rebel against, and will need unstructured time. -Understand that "small strokes fell great oaks". In other words, make a start on your work, no matter how insignificant it may seem. Start and keep starting. -Actively incorporate health / exercise / leisure to stimulate thought and promote longevity. -Leverage as much as possible where appropriate. Networks, opportunities. Build momentum. -Love what you do. Productivity is easy when your heart is in it. Also liked this quote from Peter Drucker: “Efficiency is doing things right; effectiveness is doing the right things.”