There is a difference between being productive and being busy. You can cross dozens of things off your to-do list without actually being productive. The challenge you face is that there is always work that will keep you busy, and mostly that work has nothing to do with your real purpose. If you spend time being busy, you will never be productive.
Busy work doesn’t make an impact. There are things that you have to do as routine maintenance. These things need to be done. But if no one (yourself included) is ever going to notice that the work you are doing was never done, you aren’t being productive.
Productive work moves you closer to your goals. It has a long-term effect on your overall success. It allows you to build and progress towards some greater outcome over time. When you do productive work, you can look back and see what you’ve accomplished.
So take what you learn from Sales in the Startup and use that knowledge towards being productive. Productivity has a different meaning for everyone, you just have to find what it means to you!
Happy Selling!
~Zach B.
BoweryJE22
Great post! Definitely a good challenge as we move towards graduation!
I really enjoyed reading your post! It’s very important to understand the difference between being productive and busy. Looking forward to taking this knowledge into the summer!
I think this is a great point to bring up. It is important to understand what “productive” means to you, and also to your boss, for example. Understanding what it means to be productive and working towards your goals will lead you towards success in your career.