Achieving Work-Life Harmony in Accounting with The 3.3 Rule
Download MP3John Briggs, founder of Incite Tax and author of "The 3.3 Rule" joins Blake to explain his approach to ending burnout in accounting while increasing productivity, which involves working for up to three hours followed by a 30% recovery period. They explore how this method can double productivity compared to the traditional 8-hour workday, and John provides practical tips for implementing it in accounting firms.
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Chapters
- (00:38) - Introducing John Briggs and the 3.3 Rule
- (04:50) - Applying the 3.3 Rule in Accounting
- (05:12) - John's Journey: From Deloitte to Insight Tax
- (07:04) - Challenges and Solutions in Modern Accounting Firms
- (11:42) - The Problem with Billable Hours
- (22:19) - The Benefits of Structured Breaks
- (25:07) - Being a Controller at Atlas
- (27:29) - The Reality of Top 100 Firms and Work-Life Balance
- (29:18) - AI's Impact on Consulting and Accounting
- (30:31) - The Future of Work Hours and Technology
- (33:57) - Balancing Work, Health, and Personal Life
- (39:05) - Measuring Productivity Beyond Hours Worked
- (46:35) - Final Thoughts and Where to Find More Information
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Connect with Our Guest, John Briggs
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbriggscpa/
Learn more about Incite Tax & Accounting
Website: https://incitetax.com/
Connect with Blake Oliver, CPA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaketoliver
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blaketoliver/
Creators and Guests
Guest
John Briggs
John Briggs is widely recognized for his innovative approach to productivity and work-life harmony, encapsulated in his book, The 3.3 Rule: The New Workday Standard of Creating More by Working Less. His approach has not only led to significant revenue growth for his company and clients but also promotes sustainable work-life harmony by combating the damaging hustle culture mindset. With a Master’s Degree in Tax from Brigham Young University and prior experience at Deloitte, John brings a wealth of expertise to small business owners looking to keep more of their cash in their own pockets. The government sucks at spending your money. John teaches strategies that nurture the economy’s lifeblood—small businesses—while challenging the deep-rooted norms of overwork prevalent in most industries today. He is a staunch advocate for solid tax strategy, healthy cash flow systems, and hard work followed by intentional breaks.
