In the fitness industry, there are a two terms to describe workouts.
One is “time” priority – do XYZ movement for 20 minutes. See how much you get done.
In your work, this could be I’m going to “write” for 60 minutes.
Another is “task” priority – do this number of repetitions of XYZ movement, and see how long it takes you.
In your regular work, this might be “I’m going to film three videos for our new product.”
Which is better for work or business?
I don’t know. But,
If we consider the most important thing for a business is bringing value to the market, then how much “time” we spend doing something isn’t that important.
Nobody cares if we took an hour, or a week.
The market wants to see the finished task (and so do you, probably!).
So, task priority has to lead.
Two additions can then make this powerful:
- Define the task and define the time constraint, or by-when. “I’m going to film these three videos by 3pm today.” By having the time constraint, we put an end to any perpetual perfectionism.
- Define the “because” or the “why.” “I’m going to film these three videos by 3pm today so that I can reach more of the people I want to help with my service.”
In the fitness world, a lot of this is factored in. The class finishes in an hour (time constraint). And usually, a coach does a pretty great job of highlighting “why” each of the movements are included.
When we’re doing important work on our own, sometimes we need all the help we can get.
