Elon Musk's 7 Tips To Become Mega Productive

Last updated by Katie M.

Ahhhh, Elon Musk, the multi-millionaire you either love or hate! This controversial figure has nevertheless made a fortune by creating some very famous companies: Zip 2, Paypal, Space X, Tesla… He does a thousand things at once, all of which are designed to revolutionize our lives. He became a millionaire at just 27 years old thanks to his productivity and efficiency. Obviously, we don’t want to shoot for the moon by creating Space X like him. But perhaps taking inspiration from his work methods could land us at least in the stars! So here are Elon Musk’s 7 tips to be mega productive and successful in our careers! 💪

Elon Musk's 7 Tips To Become Mega Productive

7 tips to boost our productivity like Elon Musk

1. Identify the most important tasks

Elon Musk’s top priority when he wakes up in the morning is to reply to his emails. This may sound completely banal, but it’s the thing he has identified as the most important. Indeed, by replying to his emails, he manages to unblock situations that prevent others from working. That’s why it’s the first thing he does.

🔊 “Focus on signals over noise”: this was one of the phrases he used in a speech. Prioritizing tasks enables us to get on with the job more quickly. It’s therefore important for us to establish what we should do first when we start working.

2. Prioritize asynchronous means of communication

If we start our day with the most important thing, we become unavailable to communicate with others. That’s why Elon Musk favors asynchronous means of communication such as emails. This method enables him to communicate when he wants and when he’s available to do so.

At our level, what we can do is turn off the notifications on our phone, for example. They can be very disruptive for our concentration! The same goes for meetings: it’s important to identify which ones are a priority and which ones aren’t. The aim is not to slow down when we do an important task!

3. Work from home

Since the arrival of the pandemic, this is a tip that’s easy to implement! Indeed, teleworking has become commonplace since Covid-19 came into our lives. It’s not impossible to be efficient when teleworking because being at home makes it easier to concentrate. We’re called upon less by our colleagues, which has less impact on our concentration. Having long uninterrupted periods of work is very important for being fully productive. This is why many companies, even before the crisis, put an end to open space working.

>>> Discover the tips to working effectively from home

🚸 On the other hand, not all of us are in the same situation. When you have children at home, it’s almost impossible to work in peace. So, it depends on your individual situation!

4. Multitasking / batching

In concrete terms, Elon Musk explains that he groups together similar tasks. A bit like batch cooking, the point is not to waste time reproducing certain things. It’s about saving time by mixing certain activities, such as scheduling a meeting during lunch. He takes multitasking quite a long way as he says the following:

“I realized that I could be with my children and still answer my emails. I can be with them and still work at the same time. If I didn’t have that ability, I wouldn’t be able to do what I have to do.”

🧐 Again, you need to take the advice and adapt it to your lifestyle. The most important thing is not to mix everything and to enjoy the moment too. What you need to remember is that it’s possible to batch tasks that require the same mindset.

5. Prioritize your diary

Elon Musk doesn’t have a “to-do list” but uses his diary. Doing this enables you to better plan your time. You should put tasks straight into your diary depending on the time they take. Starting your tasks without organizing them in your schedule is the best way to spend a long time on an activity. Determining a work time is therefore very important! Elon Musk explains that he works with 5-minute blocks, which is short. Why not use this technique by doing 30-minute or even 1-hour blocks?

☕ It’s important to mark everything in your diary, including little things like coffee breaks! What a great way to make a well-organized bullet journal!

>>> Read; Help! I don't know what to do with my life...

6. Develop your knowledge

The CEO of Space X is someone who likes to learn. He believes that knowledge helps him to move forward. One of the things he does most often is learn from others. One of his employees explained that he spent a lot of time asking questions to people who worked for him. It’s not to know whether they are doing their job properly, but to learn from their knowledge! Learning from his employees has enabled him to develop T-shaped skills.

➜ Having T-shaped skills is when you develop generalist skills in many areas (the horizontal bar of the T). It’s also having an area of expertise in which you excel (the vertical base of the T).

7. Constantly challenge yourself

If Elon Musk could give one piece of advice, it would be this: “Constantly think about how you could do things better and challenge yourself.” You should therefore constantly think about what you’ve done and see how to improve what you’ve just done. If you improve every day and every week, you will get closer to your objectives! This is an important introspection to see what works and what doesn’t.

💯 For example, you can consider giving your day a grade: were you happy with the work you did? If you give a bad mark, you need to understand what went wrong.

Bonus: Take a shower

Probably the most surprising, even incongruous piece of advice from Elon Musk! 🤪 He was once asked what daily habit has the biggest positive impact on his life? He then replied: “Taking a shower”. Indeed, he explains that showering is extremely positive. Often, it’s a moment when you completely disconnect and manage to think fully when you take a shower.

>>> Check out how you can discover your motivation at work

Editor’s note: Action, reaction!

Thanks to these 7 tips, you have all the cards in your hand to live hyper-productive days! They’ve been proven, Elon Musk said so! And if, despite all your efforts, you don’t manage to be fulfilled in your activities, or if your professional life doesn’t suit you, it may be time to contact a coach to take stock together of your situation and your expectations.


Be sure to read these articles too:

Article presented by
Katie M.

🌻 Discover the world through my eyes.

Read our latest articles here:

What Are The 6 Types Of Narcissism?

There are a whole range of narcissistic personalities out there, and they scale from highly toxic to rather positive (surprising, right?!). That being said, most mental health experts agree that there are 6 types of narcissistic profiles, which whilst they may all be based on an inflated sense of self-esteem, they are in reality all drastically different, and more or less severe. When it comes to dealing with this type of personality disorder, it’s best to know what you are up against, in order to react appropriately, as well as to avoid falling into their traps and becoming their latest victim. After all, knowledge is power, and that’s never be truer than in this particular context.

10 Weird Things Narcissists Do Sexually - Romance Is Dead

As with many things in life, narcissists also have unhealthy relationships with sex and treat it as nothing more than a self-gratifying activity. After all, manipulation, control, and emotional abuse are their so-called trusty weapons that they hide behind in most circumstances, so why wouldn’t they call on them in the bedroom too? The bottom line is people with this personality disorder are used to getting what they want and will only ever put themselves and their pleasure first, which doesn’t bode well for a healthy sex life. 🙈 Discover the weird things narcissists do in the bedroom and what you should do if you are involved with one.

Are Narcissists Born Or Made? - Let's Settle The Debate

There you have it, the nature vs nurture debate is back, only this time I want to focus it on those deviously manipulative personalities we refer to as narcissists. Now, evidently these folks get bad press and rightly so because they are often at the root of plenty of harm, but is it really their fault? Can they really be blamed for their terrifying and perhaps inherent traits, or are they simply just products and in this case victims of their environments? Let’s settle this debate once and for all and figure out how and when this disorder becomes apparent. So, are you born a narcissist or is it developed?

Why Your Boyfriend Gets Defensive When You Talk About My Feelings

Relationships are never exactly straightforward, and at points, a crystal ball wouldn’t go amiss when it comes to understanding what your partner’s reactions are hiding. Now, sadly not all of us own a trusty crystal ball, but our experience when it comes to love is just as precious in analyzing potential pitfalls related to emotions. This may sound a little cliché, but us girls love talking about our feelings, whether that be about when we are falling in love, or when we are feeling sad. Yet some guys get really defensive whenever these serious topics come round, here’s why.

How Long Will A Narcissist Rebound Relationship Last?

Narcissist rebound relationships generally last anywhere from 6-months to a year. Now, whilst the timeframe depends on each individual, these twisted personalities usually head into these relationships with a plan in mind, meaning they know exactly when and where they'll break things off. Plus, when they are in the final stages of a relationship with you, they are no doubt in the process of grooming their next victim. That's right, the need for a constant narcissistic supply means that they aren't likely to date any one person for an extensive period of time. For them, they require fresh blood every 6-months or so because they simply get bored. Let's take a look at the reasons why they keep their rebounds short, but not so sweet.

Is Sleeping With A Colleague Or Your Boss A Dangerous Game?

I’ve had a crush on someone at work before. Honestly, if I hadn’t found out later that he was in a relationship, I’d have gone all out to seduce him. Except that we all know the “No sex at work” rule, which means that it’s a bad idea to sleep with a colleague, or worse, your boss! Is it really that dangerous a game? What do you risk if you’re caught in the act? I’ll explain it all to you (yes, I did my homework before going for it)!

I’m Having Doubts About My Relationship

This happens often. Since life in a relationship, and even love, are never a smooth ride, of course, I have my doubts 😵‍💫. Not on the same wavelength, the impression that the grass is greener on the other side, different plans… Under the weight of doubts, love loses its splendor. Can it be fixed? I don’t think so, but the important thing is to know how to react.

What Is Candaulism?

Now, many of you are no doubt scratching your head wondering what candaulism means, but some of you must already know by now, and that would explain the recent spike in Google searches for the term. Candaulism is in fact a sexual practice in which a man exposes his female partner or photos of her, to other consenting people. This particular fantasy is therefore associated with exhibitionism. Although that’s not all, the term can also apply to a male partner watching his girlfriend or wife making love to someone else. So, let’s take a peep (get it?) at this practice.

Create a Peaceful Living Space

For years, I didn’t really take care of my home. Not that it was dirty, but there was no particular decoration, and most of all, a lot of clutter. Then one day, I decided to do a major decluttering! I thought it would be a dreadful task, but in the end, I realized that organizing my apartment also helped clear my mind. We often overlook this, but having a peaceful living space truly makes a difference!

Mature Love: How Do Relationships Evolve Over Time?

They say that love is like fine wine: it evolves, matures, and becomes even more delightful with time. I say "they say," but in reality, I’m certain of it. Even though I’m single as I write this article, I’ve experienced long-lasting love stories, and there’s nothing quite like reaching mature love—the kind that provides security and support. That’s why today, I want to talk to you about how romantic relationships evolve!



Wengood's favorite tunes 🎵

Wengood's playlist

wengood

  1. Only LoveBen Howard
    4:08
  2. Invalid date
  3. Fix YouColdplay
    4:55
  4. Beautiful DayU2
    4:08
  5. Thinking out LoudEd Sheeran
    4:41
  6. White FlagDido
    4:00
  7. Lay Me DownSam Smith
    4:13
  8. Nine Million BicyclesKatie Melua
    3:17
  9. Put Your Records OnCorinne Bailey Rae
    3:35
  10. Summertime SadnessLana Del Rey
    4:24
  11. Imagine - Remastered 2010John Lennon
    3:07
  12. Shake It OutFlorence + The Machine
    4:37
  13. Space Oddity - Love You Til Tuesday versionDavid Bowie
    3:46
  14. What A Wonderful WorldLouis Armstrong
    2:17
  15. With Or Without YouU2
    4:56
  16. HelloAdele
    4:55
  17. Don't Stop Me NowQueen
    3:29
  18. Skinny LoveBirdy
    3:21
  19. WingsBirdy
    4:12
  20. Californian SoilLondon Grammar
    3:41

How to detect a narcissist

How to detect a narcissist

How to soothe an anxiety attack

How to soothe an anxiety attack