TLDR;
Alex Hormozi outlines seven strategic investments designed to reclaim a significant portion of your time each month, potentially saving you an entire week. These investments range from outsourcing meal preparation and laundry services to optimizing your sleep environment and utilizing transportation services like Uber. By freeing up time spent on mundane tasks, you can focus on more productive and meaningful activities, ultimately accelerating your personal and professional growth.
- Outsourcing mundane tasks can free up significant time.
- Strategic investments in services can increase productivity.
- Optimizing sleep is crucial for overall well-being and productivity.
Meal Preparation [0:32]
Outsourcing meal preparation, whether through services like Uber Eats or pre-made meals, can save a significant amount of time. The average American spends 13.5 hours per week on grocery shopping, meal planning, cooking, cleaning, and food storage. By spending approximately $750 per month on two prepared meals a day, you can eliminate these tasks and use the time saved to improve your skills or focus on other priorities. This approach also offers the added benefit of better managing your diet and potentially improving your physical health.
Laundry Services [3:04]
Utilizing a drop-off laundry service can save about four hours per week, which translates to 16 hours per month. The average person spends time sorting, folding, washing, and drying clothes. For a monthly cost of $60 to $80, you can eliminate this chore and free up valuable time. While some may enjoy cooking, laundry is generally not a favored activity, making it a worthwhile task to outsource.
House Cleaning [5:35]
Hiring someone to clean your house can save you six to seven hours per week, or 26 hours per month. This includes deep cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, floors, and general tidying. The monthly cost ranges from $200 to $300, making it a worthwhile investment for those who value their time and dislike cleaning. By outsourcing this task, you gain three additional workdays per month to focus on more important activities.
Optimizing Sleep [7:34]
Optimizing your sleep environment with blackout curtains, earplugs, and potentially a cooling mattress can significantly improve the quality of your rest. Creating a dark and quiet sleep environment is essential for maximizing productivity and overall well-being. While the initial investment in these items is relatively low, the benefits include better mood, higher quality decisions, more energy, and improved recovery. Avoiding screen time before bed and tracking your sleep can further enhance the benefits.
Landscaping [10:29]
Hiring a landscaping service can save one to two hours per week on mowing, two hours per month on weeding and trimming, and four hours twice a year on gutter cleaning, totaling about eight hours per month. Although the cost is approximately $300 per month, it frees up time that can be used for more productive activities. As you become more successful, the cost per hour saved may increase, but the overall value of the time gained remains high.
Transportation [11:53]
Using transportation services like Uber or future driverless fleets can save a significant amount of time spent commuting. The average person spends 1.5 hours per day commuting, not including the hassle of parking and walking to the final destination. This can amount to 30 to 50 hours per month. While the cost ranges from $600 to $1,000 per month, the time saved can be used for productive activities such as responding to messages or working on projects while being driven.
Semi-Private Flying [14:53]
Opting for semi-private flying services like JSX can save significant time compared to commercial air travel. These services allow you to avoid TSA and security lines, making travel days more efficient. While it may cost triple the price of a commercial flight, it is significantly cheaper than private flying. If you fly frequently, this can save around one hour per week, or potentially up to 10 hours per week if you factor in all the time associated with commercial travel. The cost is approximately $1,000 per month on top of normal travel expenses.