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Money Talk With Tiff

Money Talk With Tiff

    Money Talk With Tiff
    Episode•February 20, 2024•18 min

    Tiffany's Take: 32 Ways to Make Progress - Part 1 | Ep. 304

    In this episode, Tiffany discusses 16 powerful ways to make progress in life, drawing inspiration from a list she found on LinkedIn. From waking up early to automating tasks and delegating responsibilities, Tiffany shares her personal experiences and practical tips to help you implement these strategies in your own life. Tune in for this insightful conversation and get ready to take your financial journey to the next level. And don't forget to send in your questions for Tiffany to answer in future episodes. Connect with Tiffany Website: https://www.moneytalkwitht.com Facebook: Money Talk With Tiff Twitter: @moneytalkwitht Instagram: @moneytalkwitht LinkedIn: Tiffany Grant YouTube: Money Talk With Tiff Pinterest: @moneytalkwitht TikTok: @moneytalkwitht Timestamps [00:00] Waking up early provides time for productivity. [04:54] Limit judging to avoid negative impact. [09:29] Discover your purpose through others’ needs and actions. [10:18] Find inspiration in day-to-day life experiences. [14:16] Automate tasks, delegate using Eisenhower matrix. [16:44] Forgetting time, efficient cleaning, future podcast plans. Additional Links & Resources The Eisenhower Matrix: How to prioritize your to-do list Motion | Meet Motion Calendar. Try it for Free I am App Try Audible for 30 Days FREE My Goodreads Profile: Tiffany Grant - The United States (88 books) (https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/62948870-tiffany-grant) Tiffany’s Take: Goal Setting | Ep. 187 Tiffany’s Take: Smart Goals | Ep. 190 Planning For Short-Term Goals Without Sacrificing Long-Term Savings | Ep. 262 Support this Podcast Copyright 2024 Tiffany Grant This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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    Key Takeaways

    • 1

      Wake up early to create more productive time

      Tiffany typically wakes at 6 AM and uses the post-bus time (around 7 AM) for workouts, meditation, and easing into the day

      Staying up after early wake-up leads to feeling accomplished by 10 AM versus rushing when sleeping in

    • 2

      Automate and delegate tasks using structured frameworks

      Use the Eisenhower Matrix to categorize tasks into do now, do later, delegate, and don't do

      Delegate tasks that drain energy or that others can do more efficiently, like hiring a housekeeper who cleans in 2 hours what takes longer personally

    • 3

      Build purpose and network through helping others

      Identify purpose by noticing what others repeatedly ask for help with and recurring patterns from childhood

      Helping others first builds a strong network that reciprocates support when needed

    • 4

      Plan days in advance and use tools for consistency

      Millionaire speaker plans days two weeks ahead; Tiffany uses Motion app to automate scheduling based on priorities and deadlines

      Daily goal lists and affirmations via the I Am app keep positive mindset and focus top of mind

    Intro

    • Tiffany discusses the first 16 of 32 ways to make progress in life, drawn from a LinkedIn post, sharing personal experiences and practical implementation tips.
    • Tiffany Grant is a financial coach and host of the Money Talk with Tiff podcast, focusing on personal finance, goal setting, and productivity strategies.
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    – Wake Up Early & Read Daily

    • Waking up early provides extra time for productivity; Tiffany uses 6 AM starts for workouts and meditation after kids leave for school.
    • Reading daily is non-negotiable; she tracks books on Goodreads and counts Audible listens, plus recommends reading blog posts for daily learning.

    – Eat Well, Love Yourself, Judge Less

    • Eating well is an area of struggle; Tiffany plans a future challenge and recalls feeling better as a pescatarian years ago.

    Comparison is the thief of joy.

    – Tiffany
    • Judge less to protect personal joy; occasional thoughts are human but shouldn't dominate mindset.

    – Be Yourself & Set Goals

    • Authenticity brings joy; Tiffany shows up in jeans to board meetings and African prints to company events without concern for others' opinions.
    • Set layered goals: life vision, 10/5/3/1-year, 6/3-month, and daily task lists.

    – Plan Your Day & Maintain Positive Attitude

    • Plan days ahead using the Motion app to auto-schedule tasks by priority and deadline.
    • Use the I Am app for affirmations visible on lock screen, watch, and home screen to counter negative autopilot.

    – Discover Purpose & Find Inspiration

    • Purpose often shows in what others repeatedly ask about; track questions and childhood patterns for clues.
    • Inspiration comes from listener feedback and day-to-day experiences; staying present helps catch it.

    – Help Others & Build Network

    • Helping others first follows the law of attraction; Tiffany answers many questions without charge because impact matters more than money.
    • Network grows naturally from genuine helpfulness; connect with people already where you want to go for added value.

    – Save Money, Automate & Delegate

    • Always keep liquid savings for peace of mind and to seize opportunities that could change your trajectory.
    • Automate savings, investing, and scheduling; use Eisenhower Matrix to identify delegation candidates.

    Delegate things that you don't enjoy doing. Start there.

    – Tiffany

    – Episode Wrap & Next Steps

    • Next episode will cover the remaining 16 ways to make progress; listeners can submit questions at moneytalkwitht.com/asktiffany.

    Books Mentioned

    • Tiffany’s Goodreads Profile by Tiffany Grant

    Resources

    • The Eisenhower Matrixarticle
    • Motion Calendartool
    • I Am Apptool
    • Audible 30-Day Free Trialtool
    • Tiffany’s Take: Goal Setting | Ep. 187
    • Tiffany’s Take: Smart Goals | Ep. 190

    Topics

    productivitygoal settingpersonal financeself-improvementautomationdelegationnetworkingpurposeaffirmationstime management

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