Category Archives: On Being Organized

Is Your Desk Covered With Phone Messages?

Nugget: “It is those who have this imperative demand for the best in their natures, and who will accept nothing short of it, that holds the banners of progress, that set the standards, the ideals, for others.”~ Orison Swett Marden Reflection drill:  Batch as many … Continue reading

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Don’t I Know You?

Nugget:  “The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs … one step at a time.”~ Joe Girard Reflection drill:  Create a file for every person you meet even if all you have is a name, title or … Continue reading

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Are You Taking The Time To Save Time?

Nugget: “It’s simply a matter of doing what you do best and not worrying about what the other fellow is going to do.”~ John R. Amos Reflection drill:   You must plan, no matter how busy you are. The less time you have, the more … Continue reading

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Grab A Pen…

Nugget: “Ability is of little account without opportunity.”~ Napoleon Bonaparte Reflection drill: Make the impossible possible by breaking it down into simple, “do-able” steps. The best way to overcome feeling overwhelmed is to think it out on paper. Write down every action step necessary … Continue reading

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Do You Want More Control?

Nugget: “Take a lesson from the mosquito. She never waits for an opening — she makes one.”~ Kirk Kirkpatrick Reflection drill:  Do what’s important next — regardless of the difficulty. Create a prioritized list of actions to take every day, and then … Continue reading

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Is Your Schedule A Block Builder’s Masterpiece?

Nugget: “You will never FIND time for anything. If you want time, you must MAKE it.”~ Charles Bixton Reflection drill: Schedule your first block of time — today and every day — for your most important work. Why it matters: Block out time … Continue reading

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How Automatic Are Your High-Payoff Processes?

Nugget: “Don’t tell me how hard you work. Tell me how much you get done.”~ James Ling Reflection drill: Create highly productive systems to DO the work FOR you. Here’s a big idea. Identify the critical steps required to complete your most important … Continue reading

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How Many Unfinished Projects Do You Have Lying Around?

Nugget: “Delegating work works, provided the one delegating works, too.”~ Robert Half Reflection drill: Completing some stage of each project before moving on helps you give all your attention to the next one. Why it matters: Seek some form of completion before moving … Continue reading

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Could You Be Playing Doubles?

Nugget: “Success is not forever and failure isn’t fatal.”~ Don Shula Reflection drill: Seek to double your results and ask, “What else now?” Whenever possible, look for a task that can be doubled up with other tasks. Do your errands and dictate … Continue reading

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Have you made it crystal clear?

Nugget: “One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.”~ Arthur Ashe Reflection drill: If you’re not getting what you ask for, correct your communication skills first. Why it matters: Make it easy for others to help. … Continue reading

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