What We Discuss in this Episode:
- Today's promise: Tonight, I will get caught up. Guess what happens? You don't. So, then, it becomes Tomorrow's Promise: Tomorrow, I will get caught up.
- You can overcome this anxiety and stress. However, these tactics, while simple, take discipline.
- Embrace the fact that you will never be caught up. This paradigm shift is critical before moving on to the next tactic.
- Once you recognize that you cannot get everything done, you begin to prioritize your tasks. Identify a small number of particularly important personal and professional goals.
- Before the week has started, set aside 10 minutes to plan how you will spend your time.
- Critical questions to answer: How much of your calendar is open? How much of that open time do you control?
- Resist the urge to plan a 70-hour week.
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