Personal effectiveness
Time is probably your most valuable asset! How you manage it can make the difference between thriving, surviving or even burning out.
We’ve discovered that many successful founders have consciously or unconsciously developed habits that allow them to make the most of their time, energy, and focus. By adopting intentional habits, setting clear goals, and maintaining a healthy routine, founders maximize their impact and keep focus on what truly matters for their growth and success
“If you do not structure your day, your company will end-up structuring it for you” – Sander Peltenburg
Many founders will have heard that it is necesarry to focus, but this can be quite hard with many new things coming your way. Every new team member will increase communication complexity and every new customer will need attention. Check in on yourselve with the following questions to check your effectiveness:
- Do you manage to get done what you like or need to get done?
- Do you set clear priorities a day and week / month also for yourself personally?
- Are you satisfied after a working day?
- Do you consciously work on you effectivity?
- Do you do many tasks you feel you’d rather say no to?
There are many myths about an effective personal routine. Don’t worry we won’t tell you to take a cold shower in the morning (altough if you want to feel free to do it). It is more about creating a calm rythm for yourselve to perform effectively. Are you best at creative work in the morning? Blok creative work in the morning. Want to excercise three times a week? Make time in your schedule. Communicate your needs and routines with your team and stick with it.
Acting on your effectiveness
To increase your personal effectivenes we have three tips for you to start. Be also mindfull of the following:
- Take time to reflect on your personal purpose and skilss and how your daily activities align
- Speak-out: How you want to structure your week with your co-founders, team members, partner or coach.
- Discuss effective routines this with a coach or mentor, to break the pattern, evaluate your current priorities and personal goals, and adopt new behaviour.
We like learning and the book Grip by Rick pastoor might help you with increasing your effectiveness
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So Founders can Thrive
We are excited about the journey ahead we are always looking for new insights and valuable connections to bring this further. It is crucial to learn from each other so we are very thankful if you are willing to share yours. Feel free to reach out to us to connect.
Discuss your personal situation with an expert
Feel the need to discuss your personal situation with a coach? As a experienced co-founder and coach for many founders and leaders in start-ups and scale-ups, Wouter can relate and provide actionable support.