327: Begin With The End In Mind and Use Your Time Wisely with Matthew Gaddy

<p>In this week’s show, Phil talks to Matthew Gaddy, a productivity and high-performance coach for engineers, helping them to operate at their best so that they can produce work that makes a difference.</p> <p>He is on a mission to increase productivity in a way that reduces stress and fosters a quality working environment.</p> <p>Matthew talks about the importance of visualizing our ideal outcomes and sticking to the roadmap that will take us there. He also discusses the value of time management and how planning can help.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>KEY TAKEAWAYS:</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>TOP CAREER TIP</strong></p> <p>Begin with the end in mind! We often get so caught up in the task itself that we lose sight of why we began in the first place.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>WORST CAREER MOMENT</strong></p> <p>When first applying productivity techniques to his work, Matthew found that he unfortunately burned himself out. This led to a greater understanding of the importance of taking time out.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>CAREER HIGHLIGHT</strong></p> <p>After making a huge leap in his career, Matthew recognized the value in ensuring we have sufficient reserves in case of setbacks. It also allowed him to make his next step much closer to his goals, which was also his most productive action.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T</strong></p> <p>The way the world of work has changed has allowed for a greater sense of prioritization. Systems and processes are all moving towards being more adaptable and allowing people to do their best.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>THE REVEAL</strong></p> <p><strong>What first attracted you to a career in I.T.?</strong> –</p> <p><strong>What’s the best career advice you received?</strong> – Start with the end in mind!</p> <p><strong>What’s the worst career advice you received?</strong> – The way to get more things done is to work harder and for longer.</p> <p><strong>What would you do if you started your career now?</strong> – Matthew would look to gain more clari