‘How To Get Things Done Fast Online’ 30 Min Interview With Gavin Mountford!

Hey Gavin,
What a great interview you did with Teach Jim. Jim had excellent questions and you provided superb answers. It was great to hear more specifics on how you plan and manage your day to be able to accomplish what is most important to you. You have an excellent strategy that works very well for you and I can see that it’s a real valuable way to work with less stress and with more rewards.
Thanks so much for doing a blog post on this interview since we might have missed it otherwise.
We’re also thrilled that Teach Jim is a member of TSA! His radio show is outstanding and a great asset to all of us as we pursue our success online and offline.
Keep sharing your daily method of operation with all of us. It must be very powerful and effective!
Dawn and Dave

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Gavin Mountford Reply:
August 20th, 2010 at 11:06 am

Thanks Dave/Dawn, a bit of a late reply from me, but been busy with TSA trainings this week as you know Jim is a great guy with SO MUCH knowledge and a FANTASTIC product idea he’s in the process of developing.

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Gavin,
Again, you are sharing some very timely tips on balancing your time against what works. It’s so great of you to share these so we don’t have to repeat these same mistakes. You are saving us headaches and frustrations.
Thanks,
Val

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Gavin Mountford Reply:
August 20th, 2010 at 11:07 am

I agree Val, it’s all about sharing experiences with others to help them so they don’t have to go through the same mistakes.

Sometimes we have to make those mistakes ourselves to REALLY learn… but it definitely helps to be in a tribe or group of people that support each other.

Thanks
Gavin

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Thanks Gavin I particularly enjoyed your quote “I plodded on, bit by bit, step by step. Learning as much as I could about productivity, time management and HOW to get EVERYTHING that was important to me done, finished and complete in the LITTLE amount of time I had each day” That’s what it’s all about just keep going and don’t quit.

Thanks again,

Michael

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Gavin Mountford Reply:
August 20th, 2010 at 11:08 am

Hey Michael, yes…. bit by bit, step by step. I used to be very impatient, but over the last few years I’ve realised that it is a journey and gradually learning, implementing and tweaking.

I think we are always on a journey and we never actually ‘get there’ like some people think, so it’s all about enjoying that journey.

Thanks again,
Gavin

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Gavin your approach to this Home Internet Business is so right on. I have much to learn and I will be sure to learn it from you. Solid stuff

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Gavin Mountford Reply:
August 20th, 2010 at 11:09 am

Anytime Nelson, if you need any help or want to bounce ideas off someone just let me know and we can schedule a call.

Thanks
Gavin

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Hey Gavin,

Great job on the interview!

I believe many people feel as you did when first jumping online. It can be very overwhelming starting out and if you don’t have a concise plan on how to “get things done” it can be a long frustrating process.

I just read a report about similar points from Ryan Dunn about getting “unstuck” in network marketing.

Thanks for the outline on how to manage time and accomplish projects!

I look forward to learning more from you and connecting further!

In Success,
Howie Perks

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Gavin Mountford Reply:
August 20th, 2010 at 11:11 am

Hi Howie,

Overwhelm is HUGE online. There is SO much for people to learn and do…. and the information is so easily available. People snack on little bits of info and don’t really finish things.

They are left with LOTS of unfinished projects, tasks and information training and then feel unsatisfied so they go and do it all again.

All the while, they are creating ‘open loops’ in their mind which are repeated time and time again causing the stress and overwhelm.

Thanks for stopping by and for commenting,
Gavin

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Hi Gavin:

Thanks for sharing this interview. I am always interested in ways to be more efficient and focused. I find that I have to break my project management into 1 our blocks.

I have learned so much from “Getting Things Done” and “7 Habits of HIghly Effective People”. I also have Nozbe and really like it.

I’m going to have to go back and listen again, because there was so much packed in this half-hour.

Live with passion and purpose,
Vanessa

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Gavin Mountford Reply:
August 20th, 2010 at 11:13 am

hi Vanessa,

Yes GTD is a fantastic book. I’ve also read the 2nd book from David Allen which fills in any gaps from the first and answers a lot of questions.

Live with Passion and Purpose… I love that quote! Similar to Tony Robbins, Live with Passion. Very Powerful

How are you finding Nozbe? I’d be interested in your workflow/management?

Thanks for stopping by,
Gavin

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Hey Gavin,

Great interview man. BlogTalkRadio is one heck of an awesome program and free service to get massive exposure out there and really just host your own radio show online.

And second of all, time management is by far one of the most important things you could focus your attention on. Time is your most valuable asset on this planet, it is meant to be leveraged…

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Gavin Mountford Reply:
August 20th, 2010 at 11:14 am

Thanks Matthew, I agree BTR is a great Radio station and very good for exposure.

I’d like to be interviewed more often so I need to contact a few of the owners of the stations.

Thanks,
Gavin

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Time management is a hard skill to gain and laser sharp focus is hard to come by. Clarity and lack of focus are my biggest issues but I have definitely made some breakthroughs. Setting goals and having an action plan for the day are a must for me. This is great information. Thanks so much for sharing it.

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Gavin Mountford Reply:
August 20th, 2010 at 11:17 am

Hi Nicole, yes clarify and lack of focus… those are the big picture items which ideally need to be worked on before the projects and tasks.

Without a clear picture you might find that 2 years down the line, you’ve put a LOT of time and effort into building up something only to find out that you were working on the wrong things all along.

Climbing the wrong ladder to success.

If you’d like to discuss any of this, please let me know and I’ll see if I can help you.

Thanks
Gavin

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Gavin,
I’ve only listened to the first half of the interview, but already – WOW! Been hearing about “project blocks” for awhile, but makes sense, so I’m ready to try it out. And the 80/20 rule, always makes sense. Can’t wait to listen to second half.
Thanks so much,
Adam

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Gavin Mountford Reply:
August 20th, 2010 at 11:18 am

Excellent Adam, hope you got to the 2nd half, but I know what it’s like trying to fit everything in

The project blocks are very powerful and they help people get the important things done.

Thanks for the comment,
Gavin

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Hi Gavin,

I have a few things going on so have not watched your video Yet, I have seen your work on this subject and you really are organized.

I truly know that you have it down to a science and can accomplish so much more in your day!

Thanks for sharing.
Maggie

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Gavin Mountford Reply:
August 20th, 2010 at 11:15 am

Hey Maggie, I hope you are well! Haven’t connected for a while but good to hear from you.

Yes, being organized works well for some people but not for others. Many people just like to go with the flow and others like to plan.

Whatever suits the individual and as long as they don’t get stressed and overwhelmed.

Thanks for stopping by,
Gavin

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I am a full-time musician also running an online business so time management is critical for me. Thanks for the great info.

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Gavin Mountford Reply:
August 20th, 2010 at 11:14 am

Pleasure Tristan, and great to meet you.

What do you play? I used to be a guitar teacher also

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I am new to the online marketing concept and it has been overwhelming. But I appreciate this post and I am going to bookmark it so that I can spend more time later reviewing it.

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Hi Gavin,

I appreciate your sharing this with us. I have been exposed to those project management blocks of time and they work very well! Time management is critical for anyone, but as you pointed out, when we work from home, it is even more crucial that we structure our time well, and effectively to get the most bang for our buck!

I liked the interview so well that I downloaded it into itunes to listen to again. You rock!

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Gavin Mountford Reply:
August 26th, 2010 at 3:21 pm

Thanks Debbie, yeah, project blocks are powerful and chunks of time. Especially when working from home.

Things are definitely going to change for me with a new baby on it’s way, so I’ll have to restructure my day to make sure I have time for everything

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Gavin~
Yes! This online marketing has been a riot! Like you I received a boat-load of information early-on! I appreciate what you’ve shared with us to help us manage our time, our greatest asset. I agree with some of the other commentors, this 30 minute interview needs to be listened to more than once!
Thank you for sharing,
Linda

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Gavin Mountford Reply:
August 26th, 2010 at 3:20 pm

Hi Linda,

Yeah, easy to get overwhelmed isn’t it Just breaking it down into smaller chunks and pieces helped me and remembering that I didn’t and couldn’t do it all at once…

Thanks
Gavin

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Hello, Gavin:

As I think about my comment, it’s difficult because everyone else has pointed out things that they experienced or received, and I say, “Ditto!” You always provide insight, inspiration, and support.

What was encouraging about the interview is that wherever we are at in our business, you truly understand because you have been where we are as well! I really get frustrated with marketers that present themselves as if they’ve never been challenged, never been disorganized, or never been on a very tight budget. You give us the real deal! You gave us an inside look at your day, and that’s very valuable to me and anyone else that listens to the interview!

Thank you for being a real leader, coach, and mentor, Gavin!

Deborah

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Gavin Mountford Reply:
August 26th, 2010 at 3:19 pm

Thank you for the positive and kind words Deborah, I appreciate them! I’m really glad what I do and create helps you and others in such a powerful way. It’s very rewarding

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This is a great blog thanks for making this information available!

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Great blog and amazing interview. Thank you for sharing that with us. You have given me some really great ideas and things to think about when organizing my time and figuring out what is important and where I need to be focusing on.

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Gavin Mountford Reply:
August 26th, 2010 at 3:20 pm

Pleasure Julie, glad you are benefiting from the information

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Thank you Gavin, It’s been difficult for me just starting out, but one thing is for sure, every time I come here to your site I can find great stuff all around, especially all the great interviews and knowing that there are people just like me. Thanks.

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If you’d like a tool for managing your time and projects, you can use this web-application inspired by David Allen’s GTD:

Gtdagenda.com

You can use it to manage and prioritize your goals, projects and tasks, set next actions and contexts, use checklists, schedules and a calendar.
Comes with a mobile version too, and with an Android app.

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Gavin, that was great to hear how you manage your time and workload so efficiently and how you got to that point. I like the idea of mini projects and mini time slots. And you gave me an excellent idea of what to do with all the ideas that buzz around in my brain all the time. So far they often get scribbled down only to be buried in a mound of scraps of all sizes. I take your advice gladly… thank you for sharing it.

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Hey Gavin, I’m doing some searches online and came across your blog. Great work my friend I look forward to learning more from you. – Scott Zlateff

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I agree with you Gavin. Before I was really having difficult time with my sites and ohh my I also give up with this idea or mine. I guess I don’t have this effective time management. I really have to dedicate more time with my online marketing and manage my time well.

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Gavin, I really appreciate your tip about splitting your time into blocks and to focus on what you want to achieve. I have been doing this with a few friends and we all find it very helpful. All the best Rosemary

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Gavin,
I just notice that the comments on this post date back to August. I haven’t listen to the interview yet, but the tip about blocking time that I got out of your webinar has changed my business greatly.
I can’t wait to have our one on one coaching session. I am still working on that.

Jaden

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