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Keep your team organized (and get some sanity back)

2/25/2017

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​I sighed. I stare at the task on my to do list. Again. It wasn’t going away, and yet I couldn’t seem to get the project done. Every time I worked on it, I got frustrated. Things weren’t working out the way I envisioned. This just wasn’t my strong suit. Sigh. Push it out to next week. Again.

I love using Todoist.com for all my tasks, but it’s frustrating when Chris keeps bragging about all the “points” he earns for completing all my tasks and I have OVERDUE glaring at me. I click the handy-dandy button that delays the due date another week. I rhythmically tap my pen on my desk. Maybe it’s time to get help with this design project.

<Fast forward 2 weeks.>

A new email comes in and the friendly message reads: “Jen, I have the proofs for you. Let me know what you think!” I open the PDF and grin like a fool. It looks so GOOD! And I didn’t have to do it! We hired a graphic designer and WOW this guy knows what he is doing! I write back: “I love it! Approved! Send it to the printer.”

Jumping over to Todoist, I gleefully check off the huge project that had been weighing on my shoulders for months. I grin.

These are the huge benefits of hiring a team:
  1. I get to do what I love to do, and I get to outsource the rest. When I stay in my strengths, I am so much happier! Work is actually easy, because I’m doing what I’m really good at.
  2. I get to provide jobs for people. When I hire people that are different from me, we all can stay in our strengths. My team love to do the things that I can’t stand! They are happy and I am happy!
  3. I get stuff done faster. When I don’t have to slog through tasks that make me cranky or frustrated, I actually get more done. By getting more done, I make more money and I can afford to hire a team!

​When I build a team in my company, it’s imperative that everyone knows their role and what they should work on. My favorite tool is www.todoist.com. I can use hashtags to keep projects organized. I can assign tasks to myself or a team member and then set the date for a deadline. Every day, I get an email reminding me of upcoming and overdue tasks. I can even earn points for completing my tasks! Todoist works on my Apple Watch, there’s an app on my phone, and it’s beautiful on my computer. It synchronizes automatically, so I can stay on top of tasks wherever I am. Best part? The basic version is FREE! The upgraded version is only $29 per year. Totally worth it! If you’re building a team or collaborating on projects, check it out.

I know you’re already a Rock Star business owner. But you don’t have to do this all alone.
Build a team--and gain your sanity back!
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Vincent link
1/16/2021 11:01:22 pm

Hello matte great blog post

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