Identify and schedule what you need to do to achieve goals
from Finish What You Start: The Art of Following Through, Taking Action, Executing, & Self-Discipline by Peter Hollins
How to Apply This
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Define your goal.
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List the tasks needed to meet your goal in order of importance.
Taking time to do this now increases efficiency. -
Write down the best time to do each task.
When do you work most effectively, and on which tasks? -
Write down the distractions and temptations that might stop you from doing your most important tasks.
Strategically avoid, moderate, or schedule these as appropriate. -
Schedule the tasks, considering their priority and the best time to do each.
Be realistic. -
Perform your tasks as planned.
This takes focus and self-discipline. Planning without action is procrastination. -
Make necessary improvements to your schedule based on your experience.
Make sure your schedule is maximizing your productivity and efficiency.
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