Forget time management. How to a Productivity Ninja is the book to read if you’re feeling stressed out with too much on your plate and too little time to get it done.Productivity ebookThe book is a culmination of three years of thinking and getting things done from our founder Graham Allcott. The e-book is being sold in aid of READ International. So if you buy the ebook & we’ll send real text books to Tanzanian schools. As a special treat we’ve published a series of posts explaining the nine characteristics of a Productivity Ninja. Follow the links below to read more….

The 9 Characteristics of a Productivity Ninja

1. Zen-like calm

Zen like calm is an ability to remain focused and not be stressed by everything on your task list.

2. Ruthlessness

Say‘no’ to as many distractions as possible. Can you be more ruthless in your focus?

3. Weapon-savvy

Use productivity tools, but being clear that the tools are there to save time, not provide distractions.

4. Stealth and camouflage

There times when working alone, away from the limelight, might be more productive.

5. Unorthodoxy

Think how would Nelson Mandela do this? Take inspiration from unusual (as well as usual) places.

6. Agility

Have good systems to help you react and respond quickly. Are there opportunities to discuss the storm during the calm before it? Plan ahead!

7. Mindfulness and Productivity

Ask yourself good questions and avoid stress. Are you a good listener – to yourselves and to others?

8. Preparedness

Rest, relaxation and good organisation skills are important. If you’re over-stretched, can you see light at the end of the tunnel? If not, change it!

9. Be Human not a Superhero

To be a Productivity Ninja, you don’t have to be a superhero. Superheroes only exist in the movies and you’ve got real work to do. Aiming for perfection is often the quickest way to get stuck. The important thing is to finish, not to be perfect. How many characteristics do you identify with? Please leave your comments below…

“How to be a Productivity Ninja” is available on Amazon buy your copy today.

Forget time management. How to a Productivity Ninja is the book to read if you’re feeling stressed out with too much on your plate and too little time to get it done.Productivity ebookThe book is a culmination of three years of thinking and getting things done from our founder Graham Allcott. The e-book is being sold in aid of READ International. So if you buy the ebook & we’ll send real text books to Tanzanian schools. As a special treat we’ve published a series of posts explaining the nine characteristics of a Productivity Ninja. Follow the links below to read more….

The 9 Characteristics of a Productivity Ninja

1. Zen-like calm

Zen like calm is an ability to remain focused and not be stressed by everything on your task list.

2. Ruthlessness

Say‘no’ to as many distractions as possible. Can you be more ruthless in your focus?

3. Weapon-savvy

Use productivity tools, but being clear that the tools are there to save time, not provide distractions.

4. Stealth and camouflage

There times when working alone, away from the limelight, might be more productive.

5. Unorthodoxy

Think how would Nelson Mandela do this? Take inspiration from unusual (as well as usual) places.

6. Agility

Have good systems to help you react and respond quickly. Are there opportunities to discuss the storm during the calm before it? Plan ahead!

7. Mindfulness and Productivity

Ask yourself good questions and avoid stress. Are you a good listener – to yourselves and to others?

8. Preparedness

Rest, relaxation and good organisation skills are important. If you’re over-stretched, can you see light at the end of the tunnel? If not, change it!

9. Be Human not a Superhero

To be a Productivity Ninja, you don’t have to be a superhero. Superheroes only exist in the movies and you’ve got real work to do. Aiming for perfection is often the quickest way to get stuck. The important thing is to finish, not to be perfect. How many characteristics do you identify with? Please leave your comments below…

“How to be a Productivity Ninja” is available on Amazon buy your copy today.

Thank you everyone who attended the workshop in Bristol last Friday and helped make it a great success!
For people who missed out on all the fun, you are in luck – our next South West workshop is in Bath on the 22nd November.

For more info or to book your place (currently HALF PRICE) click HERE


How would you describe the benefits of the workshop to your friends?

• “A practical framework to maximise time.”
• “A practical, flexible approach full of good ideas but with its feet firmly on the ground.”
• “Absolutely worth doing if you feel snowed under.”
• “De-stress capability and personal satisfaction about being in control.”
• “Empowering you to take time to think.”
• “Excellent tools for structuring life to achieve more!”
• “Focus, take stress out.”
• “Gets you to stand back and think, and consciously evaluate the way you work and value your time.”
• “Helps you to organize your tasks more effectively, not in terms of time but in terms of context.”
• “Learning a structure that enhances productivity.”
• “One of the best productivity workshops I have attended – and I have attended a few!”
• “Practical, energising, potentially life-enhancing!”

Was there anything you particularly liked?

• “Calm engaging delivery, easy to follow – no jargon works for me!”
• “Came up with some useful tips and the conscious thinking about what I now do every day – not just bad habits of doing ‘stuff’.”
• “Clear explanation of topics covered.”
• “Clear structure, clear exposition, good balance of theory and practice.”
• “Definitely feel I can do this with confidence now.”
• “Delivery had a well-suited voice, pitched right.”
• “Expectation was that (it would be) more formulaic and theory – was more actionable and clear than expected!”
• “Felt very actionable. Also seeing how Lee uses it. Real.”
• “Flow – went very quickly.”
• “I liked the energy / enthusiasm / positive vibe in the room.”
• “Lee is an excellent facilitator – knowledgeable, enthusiastic and humane.”
• “Pace and structure very good – clear and understandable.”
• “Practical, knowledgeable, digestible.”

I recently came across a video on TED.com about keeping your goals to yourself by Derek Sivers. (talk can be found further down this article)

Now you’re probably thinking “wait a minute I’ve always been told to tell everyone what my goals are and I’ll find it easier to achieve them”

The talk explores how making yourself slight uncomfortable can actually help you a lot more towards achieving your goal.

Try it and let us know how you found it, in our comments section.

Derek Sivers: Keep your goals to yourself