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#140 - Free to Focus (Chp 5 - Automate: Subtract Yourself from the Equation)


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Chapter 5 – Automate: Subtract Yourself from the Equation

The 4 types of automation:

  1. Self. Use rituals to make it easier for you to follow through on your highest priorities. The 4 Foundational Rituals: morning, evening, workday startup, and workday shutdown.
  2. Template. Automate repetitive tasks with templates. Examples: email templates and PowerPoint presentations.
  3. Process. Write an easy-to-follow set of instructions for performing a job or sequence. Correct the workflow as you gather feedback.
  4. Tech. Focus on the type of tool you need more than which tool you use. The 4 essential tools: email filtering, macro-processing, text-expansion, and screencast

We also discuss how I've been using AI tools like ChatGPT in my daily life to help automate tasks.

To streamline your tasks, mark candidates for automation and pick one to tackle today. 

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