Productivity “gurus” will hate me for telling the truth.

Here are 18 non-BS ways to destroy idleness, increase your work output, and reach your goals:

1. Actually set goals.

If you’re lazy and unmotivated, it doesn’t matter what goals you set (don’t overthink them), just set some and start working towards them.

If I met you on an elevator and asked you what your goals are, could you tell me?

2. Track your damn time.

You think you work hard? Really? Track every minute of your day and prove it to yourself.

The act of tracking your time will force you to be conscious of how you’re spending it. You’ll naturally be more productive.

3. Try to impress someone.

“Oh but that’s so unhealthy.”

Is it? Why? Everyone’s trying to impress someone else. Just bring it to the forefront of your conscious mind and use it as fuel.

Maybe it’s a potential mentor, leader, father figure. You already know who it is.

4. Progressively overload your focus muscle.

If you find it hard to sit down and focus for 90 minutes, then that’s because you don’t sit down and focus enough.

Train your work muscles like you would your physical muscles. Start with 30 mins of focus and work your way up.