In 2021 I moved to work a 4-day working week.  Too many entrepreneurs go the other way and work a lot longer than the average 40-hour workweek, so in this episode, I want to share with you WHY I chose to move to 4-days a week and HOW I am managing to make it happen.

Time Stamp

[01:35] 

Why do so many entrepreneurs work such long working hours? But remember, we make the rules!

[02:49] 

WHY did I decide to work a 4-day working week?

[03:39] 

I have tried (and failed) this before, so what did I do differently this time?

[04:15] 

A key tip is to have another project to focus on

[05:45] 

Have clear boundaries with clients and get the right mindset

[06:45] 

The importance of organisation (so you don’t end up working 4 x 10 hour days)

[07:22] 

Use the 4Ds (Ditch, Delegate, Defer, Do it) to help prioritse your tasks

[08:03] 

Keep meetings to 30 mins (which really focuses all the people in the meeting)

[08:57] 

Learn to say NO 

[09:26] 

Communicate effectively to your team and your clients

[10:40] 

Give your team the tools & training to effectively work a 4-day week (without working longer hours!)

[11:10] 

Fill your 5th day with non work related tasks

[11:50] 

Use these 3 questions to decide if a shorter week is right for you

[13:10] 

The benefits I have found from working a 4-day week

Quotations

“It’s vital you know what you are going to do on the day you are not working.”  - Rob Da Costa

“Being super organised is vital as it knowing the things you need to let go of.” - Rob Da Costa

“When you say YES to something you are saying NO to something else.” - Rob Da Costa

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