102 Productivity Quotes to Supercharge Your Success

Kavitha Simha

Last updated on: October 31, 2023

We all know that productivity is vital for our professional and personal success. Productivity is all about being able to efficiently, effectively, and consistently complete necessary tasks in a given time frame. 

But, boosting productivity is easier said than done, given the multiple distractions all around us — from ringing phones, noisy workplaces, to other work interruptions. So, how can you maximize your focus, efficacy, and productivity?

Luckily, we have a solution (or two).

We have compiled over 100 productivity quotes from thought leaders, successful entrepreneurs, and productivity experts to provide you with a valuable resource. From time management to goal setting, from overcoming distractions to staying consistent, these quotes cover a wide range of productivity-related topics.  

Let’s get started.

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Top 10 productivity quotes

Increasing your personal productivity can help you successfully pursue your goals related to “health, wealth, and happiness — and the time to enjoy them,” according to John Whitefield Kendrick, productivity expert and author of Personal Productivity.

Not surprisingly, productivity is important for organizations too.

The best companies, according to research by Bain & Company, are 40% more productive compared to the rest. As a result, the profit the best companies earn is 30% to 50% more than what their competitors earn.

Perhaps this is why wise individuals from different walks of life have offered insights on what to do and what not to do to maximize productivity throughout history.

In this section, we have curated a selection of the top 10 productivity quotes that offer valuable guidance for anyone looking to maximize their efficiency and accomplish their goals. 

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1. “There is surely nothing quite so useless as doing with great efficiency what should not be done at all.” — Peter Drucker 

The above quote serves as a reminder that true productivity isn’t about doing more or being busy. For instance, while meetings keep us busy, not all meetings are productive. In fact, a survey titled The State of Meetings 2019 conducted by Doodle shows that two-thirds of all workplace meetings are a waste of time or are unnecessary.

It’s important to evaluate tasks and determine which ones to prioritize, streamline, or even eliminate. 

2. “If the ladder is not leaning against the right wall, every step we take just gets us to the wrong place faster. We may be very busy, and we may be very efficient, but we will also be truly effective only when we begin with the end in mind.” — R. Stephen Covey

In his book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, American author, educator, and businessman Stephen Covey warns us about the dangers of pursuing the wrong objectives when being productive.

Covey’s quote encourages us to step back, assess our direction, and make sure we are on the right path when we take up tasks. This kind of introspection helps us prioritize effectiveness over mere efficiency.

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3. “Productivity is not about eureka moments, your big break, pulling off all-nighters, and drinking Red Bull all day. If you want to achieve things in life, it’s about aiming for daily progress. You want to exercise, work, read, learn, study, every single day.” — Darius Foroux

Productivity expert and author Darius Foroux emphasizes that productivity is not about sporadic bursts of intense effort or waiting for that one big breakthrough. 

Instead, productivity is all about making small, consistent efforts that become part of our lifestyle. Progress and growth come from building productive activities into our daily routine, whether it is work, exercise, reading, learning, or studying.

4. “Actually, the most productive time I’m in is when I have the freedom to make a creative mess; you too. I need room to be crazy, to make some mistakes, to brainstorm, to be chaotic, to go a little off the edge. That is going to be your most productive time.” — David Allen

While some structure is necessary in life, David Allen, a productivity consultant, speaker, and author, suggests that a rigid framework is not always necessary to be productive.

In fact, he says he is at his productive best when he has the space and freedom to make mistakes, explore different ideas, and be a little “crazy.” If too much order has made you unproductive, go ahead and experiment! Who knows, you might produce your best work this way.

5. Productivity is being able to do things that you were never able to do before.” — Franz Kafka

This interesting quote attributed to Franz Kafka suggests that productivity is not about doing the same things and hoping for progress.

It implies that as you learn the art of being productive, you gain the ability to accomplish things that were previously beyond your reach. This can mean acquiring new skills, achieving difficult-to-reach goals, or tackling complex problems that you were unable to address previously.

6. “In coaching hundreds of business owners and executives, we found 3 common drains on our productivity — we are overworked, we multitask, and we procrastinate.” — Margaret H. Greenberg and Senia Maymin

According to executive coaches and authors, Margaret H. Greenberg and Senia Maymin, the top 3 productivity drains are overworking, multitasking, and procrastination.

If these are the challenges you face in your journey to becoming productive, you can devise strategies to overcome them. For example, avoid overworking by setting reasonable limits on working hours.

You can overcome procrastination by understanding its root cause, setting specific deadlines, and breaking your tasks into smaller, manageable steps. To avoid multitasking, prioritize your tasks and focus on one task at a time. Remember to eliminate as many distractions as possible.

7. “The 90/90/1 rule helps you create vast amounts of productivity. It’s a simple rule — for the next 90 days, spend the first 90 minutes of your work day on the single most game changing opportunity. Nothing else. Zero distractions.” — Robin Sharma

Looking for a technique to eliminate distractions and exponentially increase your productivity? Maybe you can try the 90/90/1 method that productivity guru Robin Sharma recommends.

It is a straightforward rule that recommends focusing on one vital task for the first 90 minutes each day for the next 90 days. By focusing on just one task at a time and doing it well, you can make substantial progress. And, the 90-day commitment ensures you build a sustainable habit of prioritizing the most important task. 

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8. “You cannot mandate productivity, you must provide the tools to let people become their best. — Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs’ quote stresses the importance of creating a conducive work environment that promotes employee productivity. Instead of micromanaging or imposing rigid rules, companies need to focus on providing necessary tools and resources to empower people to perform at their best.

9. “Scientists now know that the brain is incapable of paying attention to two things at the same time. What looks like multitasking is really switching back and forth between multiple tasks, which reduces productivity and increases mistakes by up to 50 percent.” ― Susan Cain 

Juggling multiple projects, replying to emails while on a call, or scrolling through social media during office meetings ― sounds familiar? Well, it’s time to cease and quit (multitasking, that is) if you want to be productive.

Susan Cain’s quote reminds us that switching between tasks not only makes us less productive but also makes us more error-prone.

10. “Improved productivity means less human sweat, not more.” — Henry Ford

Henry Ford, known for his innovations in the automotive industry, was all for streamlining processes and reducing waste. Ford’s idea is that by optimizing workflows and using innovative methods, we can achieve higher productivity. 

What this means is that true productivity is not about working longer or harder, but finding smarter and more efficient ways to accomplish tasks.

Quotes about productivity and efficacy

We already saw the top 10 quotes above explaining that efficacy is more important than just being busy.

Prioritizing efficacy ensures that your efforts are directed toward what truly matters, leading to sustainable and impactful productivity.

Let’s look at some wise sayings to understand the importance of efficacy.

11. “Efficiency is doing things right; effectiveness is doing the right things. — Peter Drucker

12. “Effectively delegating to others is perhaps the single most powerful high leverage activity there is. Transferring responsibility to other skilled and trained people enables you to give your energies to other high leverage activities. Delegation means growth, both for individuals and organizations.” — R. Stephen Covey

13. “When I talk about productivity, I talk about effectiveness. Because productivity doesn’t suggest that you get the right things done. It just means that you get a lot of stuff done. But that’s not what matters. Effectiveness, however, refers to getting the right things done.” — Darius Foroux

14. “Inevitably we find ourselves tackling too many things at the same time, spreading our focus so thin that nothing gets the attention it deserves. This is commonly referred to as “being busy.” Being busy, however, is not the same thing as being productive.” — Ryder Carroll

15. “So often people are working hard at the wrong thing. Working on the right thing is probably more important than working hard.” — Caterina Fake

16. “It’s not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: what are we busy about?” — Henry David Thoreau

17. “Most people spend 50% of their time on tasks that have no relevance to their work and they wonder why they’re not getting ahead.” — Brian Tracy

18. “Being busy does not always mean real work. The object of all work is production or accomplishment and to either of these ends there must be forethought, system, planning, intelligence, and honest purpose, as well as perspiration. Seeming to do is not doing.” — Thomas A. Edison

Productivity and time management quotes

We cannot ignore the importance of time management when talking about maximizing productivity. In fact, effective time management and productivity are two sides of the same coin.

Making the best use of time, which is a finite resource, involves prioritizing tasks based on their importance. It is also about tracking your time diligently to ensure there are no time wasting activities.

Here are some quotes from renowned thinkers on how to manage your time effectively to be more productive.

19. “If you don’t measure your time, it’s tough to stop procrastination or improve your productivity. Because if you want to manage your time better, you have to know where it goes first. How do you know your time? Keep an activity log. An activity log is exactly what you imagine an hour by hour record of what you’re doing throughout the day.” — Darius Foroux

20. “One of the most insidious of time vampires is Mr. Have-you-got-a-minute. He disarms you with ‘have you got a minute?,’ ‘I just need a couple minutes of your time,’ or ‘I just have one quick question. — Dan. S. Kennedy

21. “To Eat that Frog, is a time management term that means to do your worst task first. Every morning organize your tasks, and choose the biggest and worst tasks to do first. By doing this you will eliminate the opportunity to push it back throughout the day and not complete it.” — Brian Tracy

22. “Once you have mastered time, you will understand how true it is that most people overestimate what they can accomplish in a year — and underestimate what they can achieve in a decade!” — Tony Robbins 

23. “Early rising not only gives us more life in the same number of years, but adds, likewise, to their number; and not only enables us to enjoy more existence in the same time, but also increases the measure.” — Caleb. C. Colton

24.  “Time is more valuable than money. You can get more money, but you cannot get more time.” — Jim Rohn

25.  “Don’t be fooled by the calendar. There are only as many days in the year as you make use of. One man gets only a week’s value out of a year while another man gets a full year’s value out of a week.” — Charles Richards

26. Determine never to be idle… It is wonderful how much may be done if we are always doing.” — Thomas Jefferson

27. “Time is really the only capital that any human being has, and the only thing he can’t afford to lose. — Thomas Edison

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Quotes on productivity and consistency

As the saying goes, “Rome was not built in a day”, which means we need to put in consistent efforts over a period of time to become productive and achieve the desired results. 

Whether it’s starting a business, learning a skill, or completing a project, being consistently productive ensures that you make progress toward your goals. 

Let’s look at some quotes on consistency from productivity experts and business leaders.

28. “If you want to be productive, the most important thing is consistency. — Darius Foroux

29. “Both good and bad days should end with productivity. Your mood affairs should never influence your work.” — Greg Evans

30. “Productivity is the sum product of hard work, discipline and intelligence.” — Anonymous

31. “Over the long run, the unglamorous habit of frequency fosters both productivity and creativity.” — Gretchen Rubin

32. “I’m convinced that about half of what separates the successful entrepreneurs from the unsuccessful ones is pure perseverance. — Steve Jobs

33. “If we attend continually and promptly to the little that we can do, we shall ere long be surprised to find how little remains that we cannot do.” Samuel Butler

34. “Success is the sum of small things done day in and day out. — Robert Collier

Quotes for success at work

It goes without saying that you are expected to be productive at your workplace. As a key element of success at work, productivity allows you to accomplish tasks, meet objectives, and excel in your role.

Nevertheless, being productive at your workplace is not an easy task. However, the following quotes from different experts can throw light on how to be productive at work, and if you are a manager, how to encourage your employees to be more productive.

35. “I take time blocking seriously, dedicating 10 to 20 minutes every evening to building my schedule for the next day. Sometimes people ask why I bother with such a detailed level of planning. My answer is simple: it generates a massive amount of productivity. A 40 hour time-blocked work week, I estimate, produces the same amount of output as a 60+ hour work week pursued without structure.” — Cal Newport

36. “If you manage employees, one of the best things you can do to increase productivity is to be sure they know you appreciate their hard work. Appreciation can be anything from verbally acknowledging the great job they did to taking them out to lunch to celebrate a job well done. Employees who feel valued in their positions are happier at work and work hard to do their best for you.” — Emily Price

37. “First, one tries to identify and eliminate the things that need not be done at all, the things that are purely a waste of time without any results whatsoever. To find these time wasters, one asks of all activities in the time records: ‘What would happen if this were not done at all?’ And if the answer is, ‘Nothing would happen,’ then obviously the conclusion is to stop doing it.” — Peter Drucker

38. “When you let the meeting dictate your flight, you often end up taking a flight at an inconvenient time that throws off your schedule and productivity. While it won’t work for every situation, try to find the flight that fits within your schedule best and then set up your meetings around the flight rather than the other way around.” — Emily Price

39. “There’s a large body of research that proves working long hours is counterproductive. Working too much and the stress that goes along with it can lead to depression, sleep problems, impaired memory and even heart disease.” — Darius Foroux

40. “Understanding your employee’s perspective can go a long way towards increasing productivity and happiness.” — Kathryn Minshew

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Quotes on productivity and attention span

Research shows that our attention spans are lesser than that of a goldfish (which has an attention span of 9 seconds).

The problem is, if you cannot focus on the tasks at hand, you cannot be productive. So, how to develop the ability to focus and become more productive? Here are some eye-opening quotes from leaders and productivity experts that can help.

41. “I began to discover that by focusing deeply on just one important thing at a time hyperfocusing we become the most productive version of ourselves. I began to view attention as the most important ingredient we can add if we’re to become more productive, creative, and happy.” — Chris Bailey

42. “If there are nine rabbits on the ground, if you want to catch one, just focus on one.” — Jack Ma

43. “If you don’t pay appropriate attention to what has your attention, it will take more of your attention than it deserves.” — David Allen

44. “How you want to spend your time is your business. But please don’t tell me you don’t want to be 26% more productive by just changing one unimportant thing in your life: Your smartphone behavior.” — Darius Foroux

45. “The best people on the planet in terms of creativity and productivity are not spending their finest hours addicted to distraction. They are doing work that matters.” — Robin Sharma

46. “Where your attention goes, your time goes.” — Idowu Koyenikan

47. “Don’t worry about breaks every 20 minutes ruining your focus on a task. Contrary to what I might have guessed, taking regular breaks from mental tasks actually improves your creativity and productivity. Skipping breaks, on the other hand, leads to stress and fatigue.” — Tom Rath

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Quotes on productivity and meditation

What do Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates, Jeff Weiner, and William Ford have in common (apart from being famous in their respective fields)? All of them rely on meditation to stay calm and boost productivity. 

This is because meditation is known to train your mind to stay focused on the task at hand. This enhanced concentration allows you to work more efficiently and with fewer distractions, resulting in increased productivity.

These quotes can help inspire you to take up meditation each day to stay focused and productive.

48. “When people think of ways that work to enhance employee productivity, their first thought often goes to sophisticated tools and platforms . . . However, I believe there is a tool with a much lower barrier to entry that may improve employees’ productivity by enhancing their well-being. That tool is mindfulness.” — Suzanne Taylor

49. “Meditation brings many benefits: It refreshes us, helps us settle into what’s happening now, makes us wiser and gentler, helps us cope in a world that overloads us with information and communication, and more. But if you’re still looking for a business case to justify spending time meditating, try this one: Meditation makes you more productive. How? By increasing your capacity to resist distracting urges.” — Peter Bregman

50. “If you are able to become 30% more mindful and focused because of your 20-minute daily meditation, you can focus on what’s in front of you for about 69% of the day instead of 53%, the average. If your work day is 8 hours long, your meditation practice will save you over 76 minutes each day, because you will be focused that much more in a day. — Chris Bailey

51. “One skill that everyone should master to be more productive is morning meditation. Out of all the world-class performers that I’ve interviewed, 80 plus percent have some type of mindfulness or meditation practice, whether that is sitting down with palms on lap and meditating, running for 10/20/30 miles, or listening to the same song. These are all forms of mindfulness training and it’s a prerequisite foundational skill I think for operating at a very very high level.” — Tim Ferris 

52. “Meditation is a tool remember, it’s like exercising the brain. I’m working to teach myself the ability to constantly be present in the moment to turn off all the distractions and be able to focus singularly on what is happening now.” — Ramsey Robertson

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Quotes on creating a productive environment

The physical environment can play a vital role in enhancing or lowering productivity. Whether it’s through the use of color, artwork, motivational quotes, or a view of nature, a well-designed space can stimulate creative thinking and problem-solving.

For instance, an organized layout with ergonomically designed furniture can reduce physical discomfort and fatigue, allowing you to work for longer periods without distractions. 

No wonder many productivity experts encourage you to create an environment that’s conducive to productivity.

53. “I have designed my entire workplace to be practically and psychologically supportive. I won’t name each of the 50 + objects, knick knacks, little signs, etc. . .  Each of them is there to trigger productivity and performance bolstering thoughts. I think that you can surround yourself deliberately with things selected to reinforce positive and productive responses.” — Dan S. Kennedy

54. “If you look at B performers or C producers, they really don’t pay much attention to their environment and get easily distracted. There are phones going off, maybe there’s lots of noises, maybe there’s news in the background, or maybe there’s a messy environment all around. It’s important to install tight bubbles of total focus to x100 productivity.” — Robin Sharma

55. “We’re designing environments that make us crazy. It’s not just our quality of life that suffers. It’s our health, our social behavior, and our productivity as well.” — Julian Treasure

56. “I like to ensure that I have music and art all around me. My personal favorite is old maps. These maps, or art pieces, serve as something to inspire both humility and achievement. This simple environmental factor helps my productivity and the overall quality of my work.” — Evan Thomsen

57. A positive work environment is the foundation for productivity and employee well-being.” — Dax Bamania

58. “Man can work anywhere and under any condition, but working in a very beautiful place under very beautiful conditions will surely create superior things!” — Mehmet Murat ildan

59. “You may think having a cluttered desk isn’t that big of a deal. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. Disorganization can stunt your professional growth and decrease your productivity.” — John Rampton

60. “A work-only zone does wonders for your productivity. So, I prefer working at the office now. I spend 8 focused hours there, then I go home to be present with my family.” — Derek Sivers

61. “Tech companies are famous for providing freedom for engineers to customize their environments & experiment with new tools… allowing for this freedom helps creativity and productivity.” — Alex Stamos

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Short quotes about productivity

Looking for some short quotes on productivity? We’ve got you covered.

These short and sweet quotes provide a quick dose of motivation and inspiration. They are easy to read and digest, making them ideal for a quick pick-me-up when you need a productivity boost.

62. “Tools, apps, or hacks don’t work if you lack the right mindset because productivity is a way of living.” — Darius Foroux

63. Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going. — Sam Levenson

64. There is no man living who isn’t capable of doing more than he thinks he can do. ― Henry Ford

65. “It’s not always that we need to do more but rather that we need to focus on less.” ― Nathan W. Morris

66. Focus on being productive instead of busy.Tim Ferriss

67.Never confuse movement with action.” ― Ernest Hemingway

68. “If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you’ll never get it done.” ― Bruce Lee

69. “Procrastination is the thief of time. Collar him! ― Charles Dickens

70. “Starve your distraction and feed your focus. ― Anonymous

Productivity and goal-setting quotes

Goal-setting is important for many reasons. It gives you a clear sense of what you’re trying to achieve, helping you stay on track with important tasks. It also helps you decide what tasks are most important, so you can focus your efforts where they matter most.

What do productivity leaders and experts have to say about goal setting? Let’s take a look.

71. “A goal properly set is halfway reached.” — Zig Ziglar

72. “The real value in setting goals is not in their achievement. The acquisition of the things you want is strictly secondary. The major reason for setting goals is to compel you to become the person it takes to achieve them.” — Jim Rohn

73. “All who have accomplished great things have had a great aim, have fixed their gaze on a goal which was high, one which sometimes seemed impossible.” — Orison Swett Marden

74. “It is not enough to take steps which may someday lead to a goal; each step must be itself a goal and a step likewise.” — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

75. “A dream written down with a date becomes a goal. A goal broken down into steps becomes a plan. A plan backed by action makes your dreams come true.” — Greg S. Reid

76. “The trouble with not having a goal is that you can spend your life running up and down the field and never score.” — Bill Copeland

77. “People work better when they know what the goal is and why. It’s important that people look forward to coming to work.” — Elon Musk

78. “Set your goals without goals you cannot measure your progress. But don’t become frustrated because there are no obvious victories. Remind yourself that striving can be more important than arriving.” — Marvin J. Ashton

79. “One way to keep momentum going is to have constantly greater goals.” — Michael Korda 

Motivational quotes for productivity

Sometimes, we all need a quick boost of motivation to get going on our productivity journey. 

In this section, we explore a collection of quotes carefully curated to provide that extra push needed to maintain focus and drive in the face of challenges. By offering insights, encouragement, and a fresh perspective, these motivational quotes can help you maintain your productivity levels, even when the going gets tough.  

80. “The really happy people are those who have broken the chains of procrastination, those who find satisfaction in doing the job at hand. They’re full of eagerness, zest, and productivity. You can be, too.” Norman Vincent Peale

81. “The only reason I’m able to do all the things I do and to keep on top of a busy schedule without getting too stressed is because I stay fit.” — Richard Branson

82. “Do the hard jobs first. The easy jobs will take care of themselves.” — Dale Carnegie

83. The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you’re willing to work.” — Oprah Winfrey

84. “Don’t think ‘I’ve got this many days to achieve this’, but instead ‘How much can I do in each of these days.” — Muhammad Ali

85. “Productivity doesn’t have to be complicated. It can be easily boosted through a manageable combination of the right tools, resources, and habits to make the most of your time.” — Caroline Ghosn

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Funny quotes about productivity

The pursuit of productivity can often be stressful and serious. Which is why we are injecting a little humor into the equation. Laughter, as you know, is the best medicine — whether it is uplifting your mood, promoting relaxation, or relieving stress.

These funny quotes will lighten the mood but also remind us not to take ourselves too seriously. 

Let the laughs begin!

86. “My productivity is overwhelming!” — Jason Statham

87. “Doing nothing is very hard to do. You never know when you’re finished” — Leslie Nielsen

88. “I can’t wait to start blaming my normal lack of productivity on it being summertime.” — Anonymous 

89. “Coffee has given me unrealistic expectations of my productivity.” — Darynda Jones

90. “Nothing makes a player more productive than the last minute.” —John Kessel

91. “The secret to productivity on Saturdays? A well-timed coffee break … or five.” — Anonymous 

92. “Anyone can do any amount of work provided it isn’t the work he is supposed to be doing at the moment.” — Robert Benchley

93. “Work is the greatest thing in the world, so we should always save some of it for tomorrow.” — Don Herold

94. We will continue to have more meetings until we figure out why no work is getting done. — Anonymous 

Quotes about productivity hacks

Most of us wish there was some kind of a magic wand that could help us instantly improve our productivity and efficiency. Of course, there are tools and apps that you can use to take care of repetitive tasks, set reminders, and collaborate, but there’s no magic wand.

However, the following quotes talk about productivity hacks that can be helpful. Check them out.

95.  “Replace ‘just do it’ with ‘just plan it.’ You will be more productive if you build in some time to plan your work. How about 10 or 15 minutes either at the start or at the end of the day to plan?” — Margaret H. Greenberg and Senia Maymin

96. “Save yourself from being bombarded with distracting messages from Facebook groups, Instagram posts, or Twitter updates by turning off those account notifications.” —  Emily Price

97. “A cluttered life means a cluttered brain. And with a cluttered brain, you can’t get stuff done. I prefer simple work and living environments. A desk, a laptop, and a notebook. Keep it simple. You don’t need any fluff. — Darius Foroux

98. “Give your brain the time it needs to identify the three to five most important things you can do in the coming week to be effective. Consider your goals, what could set up your manager or colleagues for success, and important personal activities like exercise. Schedule these priorities on your calendar for the coming week.” — Stephen Covey

99. “When things pop into your head that you’re going to need to think about, deal with, do something about, you need to make sure you get those out of your head and capture them because your head is a terrible office. So you need capture tools. So, mine are low tech for the most part. No batteries, no Wi-Fi required. A pen and a little pad.” — David Allen

100. “Smart vacations lead to greater happiness and energy at work and, therefore, greater productivity, intelligence, and resilience.” — Shawn Achor

101. “We all have a personal recipe for productivity. One person may need six cups of autonomy and just a pinch of collaboration. Another person may require heaps of sociability and noise, with just a teaspoon of occasional privacy.” — Neil Blumenthal

102. “Ironically, while many of us spend hours every day using small mobile devices to increase our productivity and efficiency, interacting with these objects, even for short periods of time, might do just the opposite, reducing our assertiveness and undermining our productivity.” — Amy Cuddy

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Closing thoughts: Let the productivity quotes be your guide to success

These quotes serve as a reminder that productivity is not just about working harder but working smarter, managing time effectively, and maintaining a positive mindset. 

Remember that the insights and motivation within these quotes can be your constant companions as you embark on your journey toward greater productivity and success.

Some productivity quotes may resonate with you more than others, and that’s perfectly fine. Pick the ones that empower you and have them framed to create a productive environment.

✉️ Have you found a powerful quote or two on productivity that has struck a chord with you? Or maybe you have tried some productivity hacks that have really worked for you. Do share them with us by writing to us at blogfeedback@clockify.me and we will do our best to feature them in our upcoming blog posts. If you loved our blog post, feel free to share it with your friends and colleagues.

Author: KavithaSimha

Kavitha Simha is a productivity author and researcher, passionate about finding smarter ways to manage time. Combining her knowledge of multiple disciplines, she seeks to help others optimize their work-life balance, which she believes is the key to minimizing stress.


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