A Day of Ultimate Productivity: Lessons from
My Personal Experience

Hello, everyone! Today, I want to share with you an in-depth look at a truly productive day I recently experienced and discuss some of the lessons I’ve learnt about what drives efficiency and how to replicate those productive bursts. If you find this insight valuable, keep on reading!

My Mission: Running and Blogging for a Cause

Before we dive into the nitty-gritty, let me remind you of my mission. I'm attempting the ultimate ultra-marathon by run vlogging on consecutive days to cover the distance of a lap of the world, barefoot style, all to save children's lives. If you believe in this cause, please subscribe, share, like, and comment on my videos. The more people we reach, the more money we raise, and the more children’s lives we save. It's why I lace up my shoes every single day!

Breaking Down My Productive Day

Understanding Productivity Variability

As a student of productivity, I'm continually seeking marginal gains in performance. What's fascinating is that productivity isn't a one-size-fits-all concept; what works for one person might not work for another. Our needs for sleep, food, exercise, and rest all play into how productive we can be. Consequently, understanding that these factors can vary greatly is crucial.

My Productive Hours

On my highly productive day, I found myself working efficiently from 10:30 AM to about 3:00 PM. That’s a four and a half hour window of intense focus and high output. This realization made me question the common notion of an 8-hour productive workday—at least for me, it’s not realistic.

The Significance of a Late Start

Interestingly, my productivity didn’t kick off first thing in the morning, but rather, mid-morning. This is significant because it highlights the importance of knowing when your energy levels peak. For me, a 10:30 AM start proved to be ideal.

Changing the Work Environment

Another transformative element was my work environment. While I usually work from home, on this day, I went to a café and collaborated with a colleague. The change of setting, coupled with the presence of someone who promotes a productive environment, made a significant difference. There’s something about indirect accountability and having background noise that aids my concentration.

Tools and Techniques

I've come to rely on certain tools to maintain productivity:

Apple Air Pods Max: These over-ear, noise-cancelling headphones are exceptional for deep work or intense virtual meetings since they keep all external distractions at bay.

Table Service: While it may sound lazy, having food and drinks brought to me without having to get up keeps me in the productivity flow. This is especially vital for someone with an ADHD mind like mine, which can easily be distracted by a multitude of things at home.

Key Takeaways and Future Plans

From this productive experience, the key lesson is to embrace variability. We are all unique, and our productivity patterns will differ. It’s a matter of continuous experimentation to find what works best for you.

Observations

Productivity Window: My most productive hours were from mid-morning to early afternoon, not an 8-hour stretch.

Environment: A conducive work environment that includes background noise and indirect accountability is crucial.

Consistency: Tools like noise-cancelling headphones and uninterrupted service keep me in the flow state.

Forward Strategy

I plan to replicate this setup to continue experiencing high productivity. However, I also understand that even successful techniques can become stagnant. Therefore, I'll keep an eye on continuous improvement and remain open to evolving my strategies as needed.

Final Thoughts

I hope my insights into what made my day productive are helpful to you. Remember, everyone’s approach to productivity will be different, but by continually experimenting, you can find what works best for you.

Feel free to drop any questions or comments. I respond to everyone. If you believe in my mission, please continue to support by subscribing, sharing, liking, and commenting. Together, we can save more children’s lives.

Stay positive, stay happy, and I'll see you again tomorrow!

Kevin Brittain