🎙 In this episode of the Systemize Your Success podcast, Dr. Steve Day welcomes Miriam Ortiz Y Pino, a simplicity expert and money breakthrough business coach. They delve into the challenges of disorganization and the importance of organizing for efficiency through creating systems that enhance productivity and profitability in both personal and professional lives.
Miriam shares her journey from a naturally organized child to a successful entrepreneur, emphasising the significance of understanding the underlying systems behind tools and habits. In addition, listeners will gain practical insights on how to reverse engineer their goals, develop effective habits, and ultimately create a more streamlined and fulfilling existence.
Tune in for valuable tips on overcoming organizational obstacles and achieving a balanced life that integrates both joy and productivity.
KEY TAKEAWAYS: Organizing for Efficiency- Overcoming Disorganization in Your Workflow
- Understanding Systems Over Tools: It’s essential to grasp the underlying systems that tools, like apps or planners, are meant to support. Otherwise, switching tools without understanding your needs and developing habits can lead to inefficiency.
- Incremental Improvements: Achieving organization and productivity is a gradual process. Focus on making small, manageable changes rather than attempting to overhaul everything at once. This approach helps build sustainable habits.
- Understanding financial statements and managing paperwork effectively can improve business practices and increase profitability.
- Motivation Through Desired Outcomes: Connect tasks to your larger goals to stay motivated in your organization journey. Additionally, understanding the "why" behind your actions can help maintain focus and drive.
- Holistic Approach to Life Balance: Instead of striving for a strict work-life balance, aim for an integrated life where work and personal interests align. This allows flexibility and enjoyment in both areas, leading to a more fulfilling existence.
BEST MOMENTS: Achieving Long-Term Success- Organizing for Efficiency
03:00 – 💬 “People aren't born organized, but some of us are born seeking order.” – Miriam Ortiz Y Pino
05:55 – 💬 “Every 10 minutes a day that you waste doing stuff that you shouldn't be doing, that adds up to 40 hours a year in a given working year.” – Steve Day
09:23 – 💬 “It's not about perfection. It's about done. Put it out there, iterate, figure it out next time, improve it.” – Miriam Ortiz Y Pino
30:03 – 💬 “How do you create a life well lived where you have space for the people and the experiences and the ideas in your life?” – Miriam Ortiz Y Pino
41:21 – 💬 “A goal is something you're trying to achieve, some sort of milestone that gets you closer to your desired outcome, which is the aspirational thing you're actually trying to get out of participating with that goal.” – Miriam Ortiz Y Pino
TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW: Overcoming Organizational Challenges- Organizing for Efficiency in Action
00:00 Natural organizer developed systems to help families.
04:08 Organized chaos led to business realisation.
09:51 Practical habits for organizing life and time.
13:34 ADHD discovery led to effective coping mechanisms.
17:31 Money archetypes reveal life patterns, including clutter.
21:15 Understanding business basics is crucial for success.
23:15 Five essential systems: money, marketing, people, deliverables, inventory.
28:35 Align work-life, enjoy interconnected living balance.
30:52 Balance work priorities and spontaneous leisure activities.
34:32 Daily routine: Money, marketing, people, creative time.
36:53 Struggling with content, uses assistant for support.
40:02 Simple first steps evolve through many iterations.
44:45 Changing habits is crucial for a lasting organization.
VALUABLE RESOURCES: Systemizing and Organizing for Efficiency
Steve Day:
- Free access to our flagship DIDACT Framework
Miriam Ortiz Y Pino:
- One-Minute Mail Solution: https://www.morethanorganized.net/oneminutemail
LINKS TO CONNECT WITH THE GUEST
- Website: https://www.morethanorganized.net
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miriamortizypino/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morethanorganized/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moypmto/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MorethanOrganized
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/moypmto
ABOUT THE GUEST
Miriam Ortiz Y Pino is a Simplicity Expert & Money Breakthrough Business Coach. She’s also an Entrepreneur, Writer, and the Creator of The Streamlined Solution.
She works with entrepreneurs and other busy, creative people to create environments that promote control, freedom, and wealth through organization.
Additionally, Miriam holds certificates in Workplace Productivity, Residential Organizing, Courageous Coaching Methods, Fire Starter Sessions, Sacred Money Archetypes and Money Breakthrough Business Coaching. She is a Golden Circle NAPO member and an NAPO University instructor.
LINKS TO CONNECT WITH THE HOST
- Website: https://www.systemizeyoursuccess.com
- Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/systemsandoutsourcing/
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/systemsandoutsourcing/
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/systems_and_outsourcing/
- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@drsteveday42
ABOUT THE HOST
Steve used to be a slave to his business, but moving to Sweden in 2015 forced him to change how he worked. He switched to running his businesses remotely. After totally nailing this concept, he spent his time helping other small business owners do the same. Steve has been investing in property since 2002, has a degree in computing, and worked as a doctor in the NHS before quitting to focus full-time on sharing his systems and outsourcing methodology with the world. He now lives in Sweden and runs his UK-based businesses remotely with the help of his team of Filipino and UK-based Virtual Assistants.
Most business owners feel overwhelmed because they don’t know how to create systems or get the right help.
Our systems and outsourcing Courses and coaching programme will help you automate your business and work effectively with affordable virtual assistants. That way, you will stop feeling overwhelmed and start making more money.
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