Double Or Triple Your Time!
Why do some say that time is much more important than wealth?
Nearly all biographies and self-help books, by top leaders and
speakers from the past decades, all focus on time as being the
most important resource available. When we manage our use of
time, through self-mastery, success is a natural product of that
effort. Success becomes the harvest we reap.
Proven Technique Number 1 - Delegate and assign simple routine
tasks to other people.
If you have a home business, consider hiring a temp to deal with
book entry. Most people don't need a full time employee and the
time you save allows you to focus on building your vision. This
is very elementary but of great significance. If you have the
money, hire people to do the housework, the repairing, and even
some of your other office jobs. Let others do the research. But
of course, you have to reward them accordingly so they will be
motivated to render their services again. There are also web
sites dedicated to connecting you with the talent you need to
complete projects. Use their skills to fulfill your dreams.
Proven Technique Number 2 - Plan
Begin with the end in mind is a popular phrase and it represents
a very important principal. The less time you think you have,
the more critical it is for you to plan. By planning carefully,
you'll be able to manage your time better and avoid costly
mistakes that eat up even more of your time.
Can you imagine an archery competition where there are no
targets? How would the archer know if he or she hit anything, or
even came close? Too often we treat our lives and our businesses
as though the target is unimportant.
You might say that you're so busy you don't even have time to
plan. That's usually a sign that you need to take time to plan
more than anyone else. The payoff is the ability to see your
entire project holistically and see efficiencies in tasks and
perhaps areas where you can hire out.
Your plan is like a road map. Spend enough time to ponder
through the different approaches and activities, and you will
soon realize that you can save a lot more time by doing this.
Make sure you are going towards the right goal and check your
plan from time to time to make sure you haven't driven off then
road.
Choose a quiet place to make your plan and let your mind focus
on this important process.
Every individual has a unique perception of a well-made plan.
There are no specific rules in making it. Here are some tips
which you can apply to your own system.
1. Write down your objective. This is a precise definition of
your target.
2. Brainstorm the strategies & tactics you will employ to
accomplish your objective.
3. Assess the advantages & disadvantages of carrying out those
strategies & choose those tactics where the pros outweigh the
cons.
4. Set a timeline or deadline in completing your mission.
5. Make modifications & back-up plans in case Plan A doesn't
work.
6. Learn from the evolution of your plan. It's from this
experience, and comparison to your original plan, that you will
gain skills and talent.
The most important time management tip of all is to take action
immediately. If your time is that important, then don't waste it
by sitting around or over planning. Determine your course and
move. You can always make course corrections as you move along.