13 Points of Simplification

Here are thirteen personal productivity and lifestyle principles:

1. Answer phone calls less frequently

2. Limit email checking to twice daily

3. Establish an earlier bedtime

4. Declutter living/working spaces

5. Maintain a wishlist

6. Keep a todo list

7. Decline requests more often

8. Hand off tasks to others

9. Request assistance when needed

10. Maintain a positive outlook

11. Prioritize human connections

12. Practice greater empathy

13. Complete projects before initiating new ones

The core theme is streamlined living through reduced communication interruptions, better time management, and intentional prioritization.

Productivity stems not from doing more, but from doing less—completing tasks fully, delegating effectively, and maintaining focus on what matters most.