What's your productivity prowess?

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Quiz Questions

1.
Do you have a business?
- A.
  No, but I am planning to start one.
- B.
  Yup—I'm doing the side-hustle thing!
- C.
  Yes, I run a business!
- D.
  No, I work for someone else, and don't really want to start a business.
2.
I delegate (either to software, a tool, or a human!) tasks to get things off my plate.
- A.
  Not at all!
- B.
  Rarely
- C.
  Sometimes
- D.
  Often
- E.
  Quite often!
3.
What is it that you sell?
- A.
  My time and expertise—I offer a service!
- B.
  Products
- C.
  Digital products
- D.
  I'm a rep for an MLM program
- E.
  I work for someone else!
4.
How many to-do's are currently on your list this week?
- A.
  What to-do list? It's all in my head, and I probably need a system.
- B.
  I'm a recovering "yes" person ... so, way too many. I keep them all over the place: some are on my computer, some are in a paper planner, some are randomly in my journal .... everywhere.
- C.
  A manageable-ish number. It's ambitious, and I don't always knock them out, but I do tick off a few things. I have a system, and probably around 50 things I want to get done.
- D.
  My big 3-5 goals for the week are broken into bite-size projects, and I typically knock them out. I have a system to capture random to-do's and put them on list, so there's probably around 30ish things there.
5.
I believe that investing in business tools, books and resources, or training is essential for me to grow this thing
- A.
  YES! I love to learn—I'm always investing in a program or book (serial course taker or bookworm right here!).
- B.
  Yes, but only if I can figure out the ROI and a way to make the investment back (even if it's small!) asap!
- C.
  Yes, all that stuff is important but I genuinely believe all business knowledge should be given away for free. THAT's what they mean by #communityovercompetition, right??
- D.
  No, I'd rather use Pinterest/Google/YouTube as my coach until I make my first dollar. It's a little time intensive and I have bookmarks for days, but I'll get there.
- E.
  Again, I don't have a business, so I have to convince my boss things are a good use of our funds!
6.
How many hours a week do you feel like you work?
- A.
  My creative job is my side-hustle, so every spare moment I'm not at work (and maybe sometimes while I AM at work). I want to take it full-time.
- B.
  60-70+. I don't remember the last time that I took an evening off or had a 5-6 day work week ... and vacation? HA. I work every vacay.
- C.
  50-60. Things feel a bit full. I know it's not healthy to be checking things 24/7, but I feel like checking email and social media is something I have to constantly keep tabs on. I would LOVE a good vacation!
- D.
  40-50. It's manageable, and I take at LEAST one full day off every week to rest. On that day, I don't check anything business related, and I feel pretty good about this number!
- E.
  <40. My goal? To get as much as possible done as efficiently as possible. I work like a BOSS on the clock, and rest hard, too. Zoning and focusing is my super power.
7.
Do you compare your business to others?
- A.
  I mean, sometimes. But mostly, I know that I'm the only person that does what I do the way I do it for the PEOPLE I do it for. So, whenever I get comparisonitis, I just remember that.
- B.
  Do you mean with everyone who looks like they have their shiz together in my space? Then yes.
- C.
  Only with ever Insta scroll. Sigh. 😜
- D.
  I don't have a business, so social media is purely non-biz for me.
8.
Do you have a process to your current productivity system?
- A.
  Yes, sorta, but it makes me want to 🤮. It's a mess, and I never stick with it.
- B.
  There's such thing as a system for my business productivity?
- C.
  Yes. I have solid system in place for to-do's, goals, workflows, and calendaring. I stick with it 75% of the time.
- D.
  I could nerd OUT on some systems, and usually when I listen to productivity podcasts or books (which I've been known to do), I realize I'm already doing the recommended tips without even realizing I was doing it. I naturally organize information into systems.
- E.
  I don't quite have enough of a business yet to need to have a process ... but that's the goal!
9.
Do you wish you had more margin for important things like relationships, rest, and self-reflection?
- A.
  That's the dream. It'd be a game-changer if I could do that AND hit my income goals in my business, but I know I work too much.
- B.
  I feel great about this. I'm in control of my schedule, focus well, have room for spontaneity, and invest in things that matter (like relationships). I don't work anywhere near 24/7/365, but my business does for me, because I've put in the work to make that happen.
- C.
  HA. What margin? I get distracted and interrupted when I'm working, so in turn, I feel like I'm never really "off" the clock ... I work non-stop, and I'm usually too tired to do anything else
- D.
  I've experienced margin, just not all the time! I'd love to have deeper moments of this—sabbatical, extended time off, etc. I go through big seasons of hustle/work, where I don't rest much at all, so I try to reward myself after with some down time.
10.
What do people that know you well say about your efficiency?
- A.
  "He/she's a machine." People regularly ask me how I do it all and rave about my business. I wish I could get people to understand how much I say no, because I want them to experience the same freedom I've found.
- B.
  People know I'm dependable, and say kind words about my work. "If you want something done, give it to a busy person" applies to me!
- C.
  People probably think I'm a little scattered, because I'm hot mess express and it's sometimes hard to hide.
- D.
  I probably come across as a flake. I'm dedicated, and I WANT to do well, I just can't seem to get my brain to focus on one thing at a time. I definitely don't know what to do next.
11.
Do you want to steward your influence and make more of an impact with what you do?
- A.
  Yes, but honestly, we're there! I've built my team to a good size, we serve as many people as we can well, and I've already got my eyes on what 2019 and 2020 will look like for us.
- B.
  Duh! Even if it's small, I want to impact others with what I do.
- C.
  Not really—I just want what I do to be a hobby I do for myself!
- D.
  Sure, but there are a lot of goals handed to me since I work under someone in a company.
12.
Do you currently have any tech-y things in place to up your efficiency?
- A.
  Yup! But to me, it's just a bonus. My systems work without tech, and I know there's no secret app/tool/software that will be a silver bullet. I had to work hard on mindset shifts first, and just let the tech come alongside that.
- B.
  Oh my gosh, SO obsessed with trying the latest business-y tool. I spend a lot of time trying new ones to see if they'll work for my business. I haven't really ever stuck with many, but I know there's one out there ... I just need to keep searching.
- C.
  I have no idea what you're talking about ... and/or I don't think I'd be comfortable with tech solutions.
- D.
  I do, and I'm pretty into them! I use a mix of digital and analog to stay organized, but I get a little overwhelmed with new apps/tricks/hacks coming out all the time.
13.
Do you work well when you have support and a community to ask questions and get accountability?
- A.
  No, I work REALLY well on my own—if something goes on my to-do list, it 150% gets checked off.
- B.
  I may not have a ton of questions, but I need someone to cattle prod me into getting me more productive.
- C.
  YES—I typically do best in things where I can ask questions. The squeaky wheel gets the oil, and I know how to work it. :)
- D.
  Yes, but I'm already producing at a high rate, and have a mastermind holding me accountable to things I say I'll do!
14.
How do you feel about hitting deadlines?
- A.
  Ugh. I miss deadlines a lot, and it makes me feel like a failure when I do.
- B.
  I feel stuck—I'll get it done, but usually after the bell rings! For some reason, I underestimate how long things take me to do.
- C.
  I LOVE the sound of deadlines wooshing by—I hit 'em like a champ, and it's a game to me to see if I can beat my time. I don't take on more than I should, but I also have good sized workload.
- D.
  I was dreading that you'd even ask this question.
- E.
  Pretty good! I like checking things off. My batting average here isn't 100—for example, I don't miss client/customer deadlines, but I may not always get my own business stuff done.

Quiz Outcomes

1.
You're getting there!
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Congrats! It sounds like you've got a great hobby or side-hustle going, but aren't QUITE ready for The Art of Efficiency™. Keep it up, start drilling down on what you want to do, and who you want to serve—and since you may not ever want to start a business or be a CEO anyway, hey, enjoy making art for art's sake, friend! Proud of what you're doing and the impact you're making. Keep it up, and if you ever need freebies, I sure hope my website and YouTube channel can serve you well!
2.
The Art of Efficiency will help you get more done.
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Pat yourself on the back—for someone who sounds like they're getting started, you raised your hand about being interested in something (ahem, your time and where it's going) that isn't where most people begin! Go you! Since you're likely getting started, TAE could help you get off on the right foot well. If you're willing to make the investment, you'll see how spending time on the things you do best is the pathway to profitability. What's more? You'll also realize you're ready to "outsource" or get help sooner than you imagined. Figuring out how to spend time in your sweet spot and rest well will give you edge on your business. You're ready to dream up the right way, and lay a solid ground for a profitable creative business. I designed The Art of Efficiency just for people like you!
3.
The Art of Efficiency will help you get freed up to focus.
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Pat yourself on the back—based on your answers, you've already set things in motion for a business ... something many people just dream about. Also, you raised your hand about being interested in something (ahem, your time and where it's going) that many people skip over. Go you! Since you may be experiencing those moments of feeling overwhelmed or like this business has taken over your life, TAE could help you get direction, focus your energy, and make the best use of your time. It's an investment for sure. And since you're in CEO-mode, I'd encourage you to start thinking like that CEO: what can you do to make this back? How can you plan for that in your business? It's a crowded market out there—figuring out how to single-task, nix distractions, and prioritize your time is will renew your confidence AND build a strong, sustainable brand. You're ready to keep serving people like you enjoy doing, but in a way that is more streamlined and consistent. You deserve to discover pockets of focus time, where you can do the things ONLY you can do. You deserve white space, so you can be a high-functioning, high-performing entrepreneur AND HUMAN BEING who thinks, processes, and creates I designed The Art of Efficiency™ just for people like you, friend.
4.
Get outta here!
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Congrats! It sounds like you're confident in your ability to nix distractions, focus on your zone of genius, and process deeply when you're off the clock. :) Cheers—you're a special breed. Get outta here! You've got a business to run, and you're definitely not a fit for The Art of Efficiency™. ;) Proud of what you're doing and the impact you're making. Go keep the main thing the main thing, ok?

What's your productivity prowess?

And no, this isn't rigged to tell you no matter what, you're a fit for The Art of Efficiency™. You actually may not be.Curious if you're in a position to profit from better productivity?Sitting pretty on the fence trying to decide?

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