What Super Productive People Do Differently, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD

Abstract: This article explores seven habits shown through research to distinguish highly productive individuals from average performers. Each habit is grounded in academic literature and illustrated with real-world industry examples. The habits include planning the next day's schedule in advance to be proactive rather than reactive. Minimizing distractions like notifications to focus deeply on priorities. Batching similar tasks together to maintain cognitive momentum. Automating repetitive tasks to streamline workflow. Enforcing strict boundaries between work and personal time to prevent burnout. Dedicating time to continuous self-improvement through skills development. And scheduling regular "deep work" sessions for uninterrupted focus on complex cognitive work. The article argues that organizational leaders who foster a culture supporting these evidence-based productivity strategies can cultivate high-performing teams consistently delivering quality outcomes despite demanding workloads. adopting some principles could significantly increase organizational output.