Category Archives: On Being Organized

Urgent Vs Important. What’s The Difference?

Nugget:  “Leaders aren’t born, they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work. And that’s the price we’ll have to pay to achieve that goal, or any goal.”~ Vince Lombardi Reflection drill:  Make Time for What … Continue reading

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A-Z Or Z-A?

Nugget:  “Ability is of little account without opportunity.”~ Napoleon Bonaparte Reflection drill: Get More Specific About WHO, WHAT and HOW — Now! To map future steps, you can think it through starting at the end and working backwards, or from top to … Continue reading

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Will This Get You Closer To Your Destination?

Nugget: “If you want to make good use of your time, you’ve got to know what’s most important and then give it all you’ve got.”~ Lee Iacocca Reflection drill: Maintain “To-Be-Done” List — Prioritize it by value Work smarter today, not harder. Why … Continue reading

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Why Do It The Hard Way?

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 unique place for everything. Simplify, simplify. If you’re going to need it later, then … Continue reading

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Do You Have Respect For Their Time Too?

Nugget: “Anything that is wasted effort represents wasted time. The best management of our time thus becomes linked inseparably with the best utilization of our efforts.”~ Ted W. Engstrom Reflection drill: Create systems to maximize time — yours & others. Be the person everyone … Continue reading

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All Work And No Play?

Nugget:  “There are some people who live in a dream world, and there are some who face reality; and then there are those who turn one into the other.”~ Douglas Everett Reflection drill: Give Proper Time to Each Role … To … Continue reading

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How Well Do Your Different Roles Perform Together?

Nugget “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.”~ Albert Schweitzer Reflection drill Keep track of the different roles of your life and the commitment … Continue reading

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K. P. A. (Keep Plunging Ahead?)

Nugget “Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out…”~ Robert Collier Reflection drill Three words: Know. Plan. Act. Know what you want to do. Plan how to do it. Act on your plan until you … Continue reading

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Are You Comfortable In Your Work Area Right Now?

Nugget “There’s only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self.”~ Aldous Huxley Reflection drill You need to have a comfortable work environment that facilitates getting your work done. Make sure your … Continue reading

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Have You Evaluated Your Paperwork Lately?

Nugget “Time = Life: Therefore, waste your time and waste your life, or master your time and master your life.”~ Alan Lakein Reflection drill Does your paperwork contribute to the bottom line? If it does, make it an important part … Continue reading

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