I grew up being a HUGE basketball fan.  While I've never been a fan of the Lakers or the Heat, I've always admired Pat Riley as one of the best coaches of all-time.  His secret? Efficiency.  He has been quoted as saying "a particular shot or way of moving the ball can be a player's personal signature, but efficiency of performance is what wins the game for the team."

This is a statement about basketball, of course, but it can apply to the workplace as well.  As anyone who watches basketball knows, there are many players who think that the best way to win is to just shoot and shoot until the ball finally goes through the net.  As everyone who watches basketball also knows, teams that rely on players like that usually don't do very well.

I'll break down what I believe are the three most important things to remember when you're trying to get more out of your workday.