Less is More
Welcome to another Flexible Success newsletter. Each edition includes a tip, a quote, a question and an interesting read - all related to part-time and flexible work. It's designed to be quick and easy to digest, and to provide you with some food for thought for the week ahead.
Theme: Less is More
A TIP
When it comes to getting part-time work right and making your role manageable, a critical part of the solution for most people is “do less".
It’s about focusing on the areas where you can add the most value, and finding ways to get cut down the time you spend on everything else.
A QUOTE
“You cannot overestimate the unimportance of practically everything.” ― Greg McKeown, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
A QUESTION
What are the elements of your role where you make the biggest impact? What are the elements you most enjoy? How might you start removing, reassigning or de-prioritising the rest?
AN INTERESTING READ
If you like the concept of doing less and doing it better, you might find Greg McKeown's work on Essentialism interesting. Here's an article summarising his ideas.
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