What time do you rise and shine?
7.30
What is your morning routine?
Mix of meetings & calls
Do you have any non-negotiables that must get done in the morning?
No
How do you prioritise your day?
My days almost always run to a pre-planned schedule of meetings & calls
Do you have a Task List? How do you use it, or what do you use instead?
No
Do you schedule breaks during the day?
I need my coffee every hour on the hour! But don’t take coffee breaks as such, they tend to be during meetings. Some clients are more hospitable than others when it comes to refreshments!
What does the end of your day look like?
End of the day is time for reading and/or book-writing: sometimes at home, more often in a hotel room.
How do you plan tomorrow and beyond?
I’ve a good idea whereabouts I’ll be two-three weeks ahead and will have had all my travel arrangements and an outline of my schedule for each day made in advance. Good forward planning is essential to my success.
What is your favourite break from work?
Reading; and continually learning from what I read.
In terms of your productivity, what do you wish you had known earlier?
That the biggest recipe for mediocrity is having the misconception that because you own a business, the best person to manage it is yourself. If I’d twigged that and installed people to run my businesses 20 years earlier, I’d have been a billionaire by now.
Are you happy with your routine? What do you feel you should change?
I’m very happy with my routine, I wouldn’t change any aspect of it.
What are your top 3 digital tools / apps you use most throughout the day?
PC, laptop, internet.
Shameless plug for your business:
I’m not going to plug my business, I’m going to plug my book, “The Smart Business Owner”, due for release in July 2025. It teaches all ambitious business owners the secret of how to achieve success without stress.
How can people connect with you?
Email: david@da-capital.co.uk or via Linkedin
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