Jason Wojo Shares How to Take Back Your Time

Do you feel like you’re working endless hours but not seeing the progress or success you expect in your business? You’re not alone. Many business owners fall into the trap of being “busy” instead of being effective.

In this video, Lifeonaire Jason Wojo dives into key strategies for reducing the hours you work while maximizing your impact and results. He explains why focusing on high-leverage activities is the secret to freeing up your time, increasing your income, and building a business that truly works for you—not the other way around.

How to Work Less and Achieve More in Your Business

For many business owners, the path to success feels like a never-ending grind. Long hours, endless tasks, and constant stress can leave you wondering if there’s a better way. The good news? There is.

When you shift your focus to high-leverage activities that produce the most results with the least effort, allowing you to reduce your hours while growing your business.

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The Problem: Why We Work Too Much

Most business owners spend their time on tasks that don’t align with their highest value. Whether it’s managing low-priority details, handling admin work, or putting out fires, they get stuck in a cycle of “busy work” instead of focusing on the activities that drive real results.

Here’s a surprising statistic: A 2017 study found that office workers only accomplish about 2 hours and 53 minutes of actual work during an 8-hour day. That means the majority of their time is spent on tasks that don’t move the needle.

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The Solution: Focus on High-Leverage Activities

To break free from this cycle, Jason suggests identifying and prioritizing high-leverage activities. These are the tasks that produce the greatest impact for the least amount of effort.

What Are High-Leverage Activities?

High-leverage activities are those that:

1. Generate significant income or value for the business.
2. Align with your unique skills and strengths.
3. Move your business toward its long-term vision.

For example:

• Negotiating with clients or partners.
• Developing new strategies or services.
• Building systems and automating processes.

Compare this to low-value tasks like answering emails, running errands, or handling routine admin work. While these are necessary, they’re not the best use of your time as a business owner.

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The 80/20 Rule in Business

The 80/20 Rule, also known as the Pareto Principle, states that 80% of your results come from 20% of your efforts.

In practical terms, this means:

• 80% of your profits come from 20% of your clients.
• 80% of your success comes from 20% of your work.

If you focus on identifying and optimizing this 20%, you can significantly reduce your hours without sacrificing results.

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The Math of Efficiency

Here’s a simple example Jason shares:

• Working 8 hours a week on $100/hour activities generates $800.
• Working 40 hours a week on $20/hour tasks also generates $800.

The takeaway? By focusing on higher-value work, you can earn the same income in a fraction of the time.

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Practical Steps to Reduce Your Hours

1. Analyze Your Current Tasks
   Start by listing everything you do in your business. Use tools like the Eisenhower Matrix to categorize tasks by importance and urgency:
   • Quadrant 1: Important & Urgent (do these immediately)
   • Quadrant 2: Important but Not Urgent (focus here for long-term success)
   • Quadrant 3: Not Important but Urgent (delegate these tasks)
   • Quadrant 4: Not Important & Not Urgent (eliminate these entirely)
2. Delegate or Automate Low-Leverage Tasks
   Once you’ve identified low-value activities, consider:
   • Hiring a virtual assistant or team member.
   • Automating repetitive tasks using tools and software.
3. Set Clear Boundaries and Goals
   Use a structured calendar to block off time for high-leverage work. Stick to your schedule and avoid distractions.
4. Adopt a “Less But Better” Mindset
   Remember that working longer hours doesn’t equal more success. Focus on fewer, higher-impact tasks and let go of the need to do everything yourself.

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Final Thoughts

Reducing your hours in business isn’t about cutting corners—it’s about working smarter. By prioritizing high-leverage activities, delegating low-value tasks, and embracing the 80/20 Rule, you can achieve more while working less.

Lifeonaire teaches these principles in their 3-Day Business Builder workshops. (MAREI Members get to attend one of these events for free) Here at MAREI we are working to help you through this at the January 14th MAREI Meeting. Our guest speaker is Jason Wojo from the video and he will be sharing how to create a simple, actionable, and realistic roadmap to get you from where you are now to where you want to be – as quickly and easily as possible.

As Jason says, “You’re costing yourself a lot of money if you’re doing things that aren’t your high-leverage activities.” So take a step back, evaluate your time, and start building a business that works for you, not the other way around.

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