I read about a study that says people over 40 are most productive when they work three days a week or less.
Great. Where do I sign up?
Actually, I signed up a long time ago when I was still in my twenties. Cutting my work week to three days (from a less-productive, stress-filled six-day schedule) allowed me to multiply my income and start enjoying life.
So, even though I haven’t always worked only three days a week, this idea gets a thumbs up from me.
The question is, what are you going to do with this piece of information?
If you aren’t self-employed and you want to give it a whirl, you’re going to have to negotiate with your employer. See if you can work out a way that you get paid for your output instead of your time.
When I started paying my staff a salary instead of by the hour, I told them I didn’t care how many hours they worked as long as they got their work done.
They did and we were both happier.
If you’re self-employed and you want to cut your hours, sit down and have a talk with yourself. See if you can work something out.
What if you bill by the hour?
Stop doing that.
Try flat fees or package your services in a way that you can get paid no matter how many hours the job takes you.
You’ll work less and earn more. And you and your clients will be happier.
Even if you’re still in your twenties.
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