Amplify Your Output Without Revealing the Magic Behind the Curtain

Make your work look tough while secretly taking it easy. Keep your methods hidden, choose the right moment to share your results, and always play to what your boss cares about.

Grift Guru

May 10, 2024 — 1 min read

A magician sleeping in a lazy-boy while the machines toil

tldr; Make your work look tough while secretly taking it easy. Keep your methods hidden, choose the right moment to share your results, and always play to what your boss cares about.

Intro

There are quiet secrets in every office about how to work smarter, not harder. The real trick? Making everyone think all your results come from hard work.

Realistic example scenarios

Automation is Your Secret Partner: Suppose you figure out how to automate those dreaded weekly performance reports. What once took hours now only takes minutes. But don’t tell anyone. Release the reports late in the day, making it seem like you worked on them all day. This keeps your smart methods a secret.

The Art of Timing Your Work: Imagine you finish a project early. Instead of handing it in right away, wait. Look for the perfect time when your work will make the biggest splash—maybe when the office needs it suddenly or just before a big meeting. This timing makes your work seem not just timely but crucial.

Win Over Your Boss: Pay attention to what motivates your boss. If they love new ideas, make sure to show off the innovative parts of your project—even if they were easy to do. By aligning your work with what your boss values, you make sure they see your work as vital to the team’s success.

Remember

How people see your work often matters more than how you actually did it. Keep your methods to yourself, choose the best times to show your work, and match your work to your boss's priorities. You not only look better but also work more calmly behind the scenes. Aim to be the office magician whose tricks everyone admires but nobody knows.

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