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And spike unemployment to 10-20% in the next five years.
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By: Keith Weightman, RVP Sales
The most productive part of my day starts at 4:30 PM.
I used to work late nights trying to play catch-up. My rationale?
If I didn’t finish today, tomorrow’s work would compound and I’d be even further behind.
I treated everything as “urgent and important” and was burning out because of it.
Your end-of-day routine is as important as your morning routine.
The 3-step system
Step 1: The 4:30 PM Daily Shutdown
- Process inbox to zero (here’s how)
- Review today’s tasks: Reschedule, delegate, or delete incomplete items
- Prep for tomorrow: Review calendar, block focus time, set meeting agendas
Step 2: The Evening Reset
- Clear your desk completely: File papers, close browser tabs, clean workspace
- Set tomorrow’s priorities: Identify the top 3 tasks, block time for each, and pre-load any documents needed for tomorrow
Step 3: The Clean Break
Most important step: Actually leave at 5pm. (or whenever you plan to leave)
- No “one more thing”
- No checking email on phone
- No taking work home
Unless you’re a doctor, your job is likely not life or death.
If there happens to be a 911 issue after hours, set the expectation for colleagues to “call”, but ensure clear boundaries on what constitutes an “emergency”.
Bonus: Make It Automatic In To do list
Watch this 90-second video to set up your shutdown routine as a recurring task, so you never have to think about it again. (click the image to watch)
Start your shutdown routine today.
That’s it.
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The Systematic Sales Leader – Every Tuesday, Keith sends 1 actionable system that helps you leave the office by 5 PM without sacrificing your numbers.
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It’ll make their week and take 60 seconds.
-Brian LaManna
