Productivity

The key is to make a choice as there is and always will be too much to do. Look at that list of PTTD-potential things to do-and ask: what’s the best return on my time? Start there.

Selling

It’s fun reading an ‘old’ sales technique guide from the 70s or 80s; all about appropriate clothes and route planning and ‘the top ten closes’. It’s mostly gone now, of course, that world. Unless you are selling a fleet of planes or oil rigs there’s simply not enough margin to take the client out to lunch.

So it’s the digital connect. But there are some eternal truths which do not change in the world of the Intelligent Robot. The client needs to understand the value of your product: what will it do for them? If you have a competitor (and few do not) they will need to understand why you? And finally they will need to feel the price is fair.

That’s where skills in sales are still needed. Why you? Why that price? And why now?

Go sell.

Presenting

The thing is you don’t have to use PPT simply because everyone else does. Doing it slide free will wake everyone up; where are the slides? They’ll be more engaged with you. Of course you’ll need to know your material and prepare and that’ll also shock people as-let’s be honest here-many love PPT as they can copy and paste an old deck and then read the slides.

Nah.

Get professional. Do it brilliantly.

Productivity

is about many integrated approaches. One might-instead of time management-say energy management. Which is why so often with productivity the true search is how to do less and thus reserve energy for quality rather than do more and become exhausted.

Wings

Paul McCartney had another band, of course. Try these this Saturday:

“Band on the Run” (1973). Their signature anthem, a sprawling, multi-part composition that showcases McCartney’s knack for melody. This song is often seen as their defining masterpiece due to its complex structure, compelling storytelling, and the way it encapsulates the essence of Wings' music. “Jet” (1973). Power-pop with brass and a huge chorus; shows Wings’ arena-rock side. “Live and Let Die” (1973). Written for the Bond film, this song is a unique blend of orchestral drama and rock drive. The orchestral elements, including the use of brass and strings, add a cinematic quality to the song, making it a standout in Wings' repertoire. It cemented Wings as a significant force beyond just “Paul’s new band.” “Maybe I’m Amazed (live)” (1976, Wings Over America). A live rendition that transcended its original version from McCartney (1970), becoming an iconic showcase of McCartney’s vocals and the band’s raw energy. “Silly Love Songs” (1976). This playful song was a direct response to critics who accused McCartney of writing lightweight, sentimental tunes. Despite this, it became a number-one hit and a testament to Wings' ability to dominate the pop charts. The song’s success also served as a vindication of McCartney’s songwriting prowess. “Listen to What the Man Said” (1975) . Breezy, melodic, and polished, this exemplifies Wings' mid-1970s radio sound. “Mull of Kintyre” (1977) . A UK phenomenon (biggest-selling single of all time in UK until 1984), with bagpipes and folk roots, showing McCartney’s melodic traditionalism.

Productivity

Close the week. Review the goals you set on Monday and set some for next week. Drop notes of thanks to those who helped. Write a note in your journal of what went well and what could have gone better and learnings. Do this for work and do it personally. Select a novel for the weekend. Go live life beyond e-mail, excel and PPT.