Stop Being Flat Out: How to Buy Back Your Time | The Bucket List Accountant
In this episode, David Patterson tackles the most common complaint in the business world: the feeling of never having
enough time. He challenges the idea that being flat out is a sign of success and instead explores how it often indicates a
failure to value our own time correctly. David shares his personal journey from a solo operator doing everything to a business
owner who prioritises lifestyle and delegation.
We dive into the practical steps of buying back your time, featuring a powerful story of a client who transformed their life from
being a stressed, overworked single parent to enjoying a four-day work week and laptop-free holidays. David explains why
having a written bucket list is actually a vital business tool that helps you stay focussed on what truly matters.
What You'll Learn:
- Why do we use being busy as a badge of honour and how is it holding you back?
- What is the true opportunity cost of doing 20 dollar an hour tasks yourself?
- How can you transition from a five-day to a four-day work week using a 12-month plan?
- What specific steps can you take to ensure you can actually leave your laptop at home on your next holiday?
- Why is having a written bucket list essential for effective delegation in your business?
Notable Quotes:
- Everyone has the same 24 hours in a day as Richard Branson, so what is the difference between you and the people who
seem relaxed and successful?
- If you are doing a task that is the equivalent of 20 dollars an hour, you are losing your opportunity cost of 500 or 700 dollars
an hour.
- Not having enough time indicates that you are missing out on something. Unless you know what that is, you will continually
say you do not have enough time.
- Whilst a task has to be done, it does not have to be done by you.
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Co-host: Anthony Perl
Produced by: 'Podcasts Done for You'
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