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[...] thanks to Shae Bynes at biggerpockets.com here are 4 ways to create those extra hours in the [...]

By: Ken LaVoie

Ken LaVoie — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:21:47 +0000

Good Stuff
There’s a book called the “Four Hour Work Week” by Tim Ferris that has some great material concerning delegation, elimination, automation and streamlining and general. I personally have a word doc that is styled after “getting things done” by David Allen. It has mon-sunday on the left, with all tasks, calls, etc. I wish to get done on THOSE SPECIFIC days, while the RIGHT column is reserved for context based tasks that can be done whenever (a section for calls, errands while on the road, around the house, etc.) — so if I’m on the road, I can look at the appropriate section, etc. Then at the bottom I have a list of 2-3 major areas I should be concentrating in. It works … when I work it.

Plus I don’t watch TV, I always get up at 4.30 and folks are quite annoyed that I NEVER pick up the phone!

By: Matt Rosen

Matt Rosen — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:27:48 +0000

Excellent post Shae!! Turn off the TV, aka Hellevision.

Still working on the cell phone, but getting there!

Keep up the great content

By: Shae Bynes

Shae Bynes — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 01:52:09 +0000

Duncan and Joe thanks! I know you’ll both see a difference when you try #2!

And Joe, I agree that would be a good post. You should ask Steph Davis if she’ll do this for one of her BP blog posts since she’s definitely a successful full-time wholesaler!

By: Joe Ziolkowski

Joe Ziolkowski — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:47:46 +0000

Great post Shae! And timely too. I’m learning how to organize my time as we speak. You know what would be another great post? A typical day for a successful, full-time wholesaler. Or maybe even like a 3-day stretch, since activities will likely vary from day to day. This was helpful. Especially the list thing. I’m going to do that starting today.

By: Duncan

Duncan — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 09:35:07 +0000

Great post. Haven’t tried #2 yet but will definitely be giving it a try tonight.

Agree with Joshua about working in the evening, I always seem to get a lot more done than during the day.

By: Shae Bynes

Shae Bynes — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:56:55 +0000

LOL! Less PM distractions…that is truer than ever with little ones in the household

By: Joshua Dorkin

Joshua Dorkin — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:49:18 +0000

I LOVE working late night. There are less distractions, IMO, than in the AM. The only problem is that the day tires you out and you’re not as fresh.

By: Shae Bynes

Shae Bynes — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:10:08 +0000

Thanks fellas!

@Josh, I’ve found that I can burn the midnight oil for a 2 nights in a row and then I crash and burn and have to go back to waking up early. I guess the same principle applies… whether its late late night or early early morning, there’s a great opportunity to grab some quiet and highly productive time.

By: Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:53:43 +0000

Great post Shae! I’ve always done better when I’ve planned out my day and made time to complete my tasks.

By: Joshua Dorkin

Joshua Dorkin — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:00:36 +0000

These are all FANTASTIC tips, except that since I go to bed so late, #4 is not much of an option. That said, making a list before going to bed has been one of my regular practices for a while and always helps me to sleep with a clear mind. As for the cell phone, that thing is absolutely one of the most disruptive inventions of all time. We were never meant to have a leash on. Answer when you can, but don’t feel bound to take every call or you’ll NEVER get anything done. Great post, Shae!