How do you learn to pick jobs to do?
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As a senior professional, I think I should be qualified to talk about choosing a job.
Of course, the purpose of writing this article is not to encourage everyone to do things that are easy or that they like! What I want to talk to you about is to correct your mentality, abandon unnecessary perfectionism, don’t care too much about benefits, benefits and other benefits, and try to transform yourself into an efficient [high-density worker] (https://womany.net/read/article/15397).
To put it bluntly, many friends who have just met me will be surprised to find that I speak very quickly and do things very efficiently. This is because I have worked in the Internet industry and media circles in the past, which not only made me accustomed to the fast and high-pressure work pace, but also unconsciously developed my obsession with and high dependence on speed and efficiency.
When I was young, I always thought that being able to successfully complete various tasks assigned by bosses or supervisors was a manifestation of taking responsibility. But after things changed, I learned to review and self-examine, and I discovered that as a result of being too obsessed with doing things well, I would unconsciously fall into the quagmire of perfectionism.
In the past, I often boasted about my ability to multi-task, that is, using [multitasking](https://www.businesstoday.com.tw/article/category/80408/post/201406270006/%E4%BD%A0%E6%98%AF%E2%80%9C%E5%A4%9 A%E5%B7%A5%E8%99%95%E7%90%86%E2%80%9D%E9%82%84%E6%98%AF%E2%80%9D%E5%9 6%AE%E4%B8%80%E8%99%95%E7%90%86%E2%80%9D%EF%BC%9F) mode, good at quickly switching between different tasks. Later, I discovered that this approach may not have many benefits, and may even cause a loss of concentration. Therefore, if you can use the simplex processing mode to focus on each task, it will not only improve efficiency, but also help reduce emotional interference.
Tips for high-density workers
Previously, I had read “[Focus on the 20% High-Intensity Work Force: Learn to “Pick Work to Do” and Get the Maximum Results in the Minimum Time] (https://www.books.com.tw/products/0010776652?utm_source” written by Japanese behavioral habits consultant Takeshi Furukawa) =vista&utm_medium=ap-books&utm_content=recommend&utm_campaign=ap-201905)”, I can very much agree with the author’s observation of successful people - they know how to master “time to focus” and “time to relax”.
In other words, when it’s time to work hard, accomplished professionals will only lock in 20% of the important work to deal with; but when it comes to tasks that need to be entrusted to others, they will also choose to let go and relax. In this way, you can naturally bring yourself some margin. Not only will you have more time, your mood will be more stable, but you will also avoid unnecessary mistakes.
It is true that there is nothing wrong with pursuing perfection, but excessive perfectionism can actually cause harm to ordinary working people. Many people have a wrong impression and understanding of the word “perfect” because of their fear of failure. It is unnecessary to worry only.
A true master will not pursue perfection even in trivial matters, but will only focus on the key points worthy of attention. Instead of treating the hard work as a virtue, it is better to encourage yourself to complete the work in time and report the results to your boss responsibly.
Perfectionists tend to focus too much on trivial matters, paying only attention to details but ignoring the macro-control of the industry. A better approach would be to be able to “see the forest for the trees.” If you also want to be like a master and devote yourself to improving your concentration per unit of time, you might as well take the time to read “[Focus on 20% of High-Intensity Work: Learn to “Pick Work to Do” and Get the Maximum Results in the Minimum Time] (https://www.books.com.tw/produc ts/0010776652?utm_source=vista&utm_medium=ap-books&utm_content=recommend&utm_campaign=ap-201905)》This book.
Past work experience has taught me that the busier we are as professionals, the more we should learn how to choose a job wisely and then make the most of it.
Create a list of unaccepted work
I also think that the method mentioned by the Japanese serial entrepreneur Takabumi Horie in the book “Multiple motivations are your rich abilities” is worthy of your reference:
He sets up a “never take” list of jobs at the beginning, and then puts the jobs that he is not interested in or the jobs that he wants to give up into the “never take” list. Don’t underestimate this list, because it will become your life compass - and only by deciding exactly what to do can you find the direction that truly suits you.
The true meaning of learning to choose what to do is not to cross your legs and do nothing… That is not a responsible attitude, and I don’t encourage it! But when faced with various complicated tasks, it is recommended that you think and choose calmly first, and then invest in them in the most efficient way and get the greatest results.
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