Barbara Corcorans Habits Hustle and Frugality for Success
Periodic Table of Habits
Filters & Legend
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High Impact
17
MH
Micro-Commitment Habit Building
1
PA
Prioritize A Tasks Early
7
EE
Empathy-Driven Employee Check-Ins
8
LG
Lifetime Goal Visualization
12
FD
Failure Debriefing Sessions
2
EM
Early Morning Work Sessions
11
GR
Guerrilla Recruiting Tactics
14
SP
Strategic Publicity Stunts
19
PM
Post-Failure Momentum Building
Medium Impact
15
FC
Frugal Client Entertainment
3
TW
Three-Day Weekly Strength Training
5
CO
Crowded Office Design
18
BS
Brand-Aligned Social Media
10
LF
Legal Fee Avoidance
13
NR
No Remote Management
Low Impact
4
EF
Economy Flight Rituals
6
PR
Post-Workout Reward System
9
MF
Minimalist Fashion Choices
16
MS
Morning Sunlight Exposure
No medium effort habits
No high effort habits
Prioritize A Tasks Early
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#Productivity
Label daily tasks as A, B, or C based on impact, focusing first on high-value A tasks like closing deals. This ensures maximum productivity during peak energy hours.
Early Morning Work Sessions
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#Productivity
Begin work before sunrise to capitalize on uninterrupted focus. Critical decisions and strategic planning occur during these hours.
Three-Day Weekly Strength Training
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#Health
Engage in weightlifting and stretching sessions with a trainer three times weekly to maintain physical and mental resilience.
Economy Flight Rituals
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#Resources
Fly economy class but enhance the experience with homemade snacks like cheese, salami, and wine to create a luxurious feel without extra cost.
Crowded Office Design
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#Connections
Maintain tightly packed workspaces to foster collaboration and energy. Avoid excess space to encourage spontaneous interactions.
Post-Workout Reward System
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#Health
Follow exercise sessions with indulgent treats like donuts to associate effort with immediate gratification.
Empathy-Driven Employee Check-Ins
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#Connections
Conduct impromptu check-ins with team members to identify struggling employees and offer mentorship.
Lifetime Goal Visualization
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#Growth
Write long-term goals as if already achieved each morning to align daily actions with overarching purpose.
Minimalist Fashion Choices
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#Resources
Dress sharply without expensive accessories. Avoid designer labels in favor of practical, polished outfits.
Legal Fee Avoidance
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#Resources
Minimize attorney consultations for routine contracts to reduce overhead and maintain agility.
Guerrilla Recruiting Tactics
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#Growth
Aggressively recruit talent by offering unconventional perks over high salaries to attract driven employees.
Failure Debriefing Sessions
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#Growth
Analyze business losses to extract lessons rather than dwelling on setbacks.
No Remote Management
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#Connections
Avoid managing teams remotely, insisting on in-person oversight for quality control and rapport.
Strategic Publicity Stunts
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#Growth
Stage attention-grabbing events like fake buyer competitions to generate free media coverage.
Frugal Client Entertainment
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#Resources
Host meetings in casual settings like diners instead of upscale venues to reduce costs.
Morning Sunlight Exposure
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#Health
Start the day with natural light exposure during early workouts or commutes to regulate circadian rhythm.
Micro-Commitment Habit Building
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#Productivity
Implement new habits in small, sustainable increments (e.g., 3 weekly workouts) to ensure adherence.
Brand-Aligned Social Media
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#Growth
Share behind-the-scenes business content on platforms like TikTok to humanize the brand and engage younger audiences.
Post-Failure Momentum Building
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#Growth
Launch new projects immediately after setbacks to redirect energy and maintain forward motion.
