So, I’ve been messing around with this thing called “naden lean llc” lately, and let me tell you, it’s been a bit of a ride. I wanted to slim down some processes, you know, make things more efficient. That’s where the whole “lean” idea comes in, right?
First, I started by just looking at everything I was doing. Like, literally everything. From the moment I sat down at my desk to when I finally called it a day. I wrote it all down – every email, every meeting, every task, big or small.
Then came the hard part: figuring out what was actually necessary. I mean, we all get caught up in busywork, don’t we? So I went through my list and asked myself, “Does this really need to be done? Does it add value?” It’s kinda painful, honestly, because you realize how much time you waste on stuff that doesn’t matter.
- Checked all my regular tasks.
- Identify unnessary tasks.
- Remove unnessary tasks.
Once I had a clearer picture of the essential stuff, I started experimenting with ways to do things better. For example, I used to spend ages crafting these super-detailed emails. Turns out, most people just skim them anyway! So I started writing shorter, more direct messages. Boom! Saved myself a bunch of time right there.
I also looked at my meetings. So many meetings. I started asking myself, “Do I really need to be in this one?” And if I did, could it be shorter? I even tried that trick where you schedule meetings for 25 minutes instead of 30, just to force yourself to be more focused. It actually kinda works!
My Little Wins
It’s not like I transformed my entire workflow overnight. It’s been more like a series of small tweaks. But those small tweaks add up. I’m definitely feeling less stressed, and I actually have more time to focus on the things that really matter. I even managed to read 10 pages book that I’ve wanted to read last night!
I’m still learning, of course. This whole “lean” thing is an ongoing process. But I’m already seeing the benefits, and that’s pretty motivating. Might even keep a little journal to track my progress. Yeah, that’s a good idea.
