Self reliant people work hard. I am all for working hard, but working smart makes more sense. Here are some simple, but quick ways to get more "bang for your buck" from your efforts:

• Use technology-- There is quite a bit of labor saving software out there (Financial, contact management, etc.)
• Delegate-- Choose meaningful tasks, then delegate the rest (Stuffing, sealing, and stamping envelopes is a job for the kids)
• Cooperate-- Share tasks (To people can get it done in half the time)
• Focus on high payoff activities-- Some things make more of an impact (The 80/20 Rule)
• Automate or create systems and procedures-- Have a way to do everything (Why reinvent the wheel every time?)
• Prioritize-- Do first things first (Yes, easier said then done-- but it works)

I hope these approaches help you as they do me.

This post originally appeared on DivorcedDadFrugalDad.com, here is the link to the original post, Work Smarter, Not Harder.

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DDFD believes that self reliance and self sufficiency are the roads to individual freedom and he is an advocate for personal privacy.  He is dedicated to living a quality life through frugality, personal growth and productivity, and defensive entrepreneurship.  He also enjoys cooking from scratch and fishing.