Staying Motivated And On Task
Submitted by goforit on Sat, 05/10/2008 - 00:44.
Today's webinar really hit home with me in regard to time management. Staying motivated and on task is one of my challenges. I think I could get more done in less time if I improved my organizational skills.
Although I have the perfect home office setting - quiet, no interruptions, adequate time to devote etc., I still find myself easily distracted once I'm connected.
I'm an avid reader so I feel compelled to check the Yahoo news every day to find out what's going on and this of course leads to many compelling stories to read. Another big time waster is email - especially the ton of emails from gurus selling the latest "secret". And if I check personal email, it's the ton of jokes from well-meaning friends. Oh, and then I happen to live on a golf course and there's the sound of golf carts going by making me wish I had time to play.
Thanks, Jeremy, for reminding me of the priorities we should be setting if we are serious about achieving our goals.
Thanks for the feedback. I
Thanks for the feedback. I highly recommend the two books mentioned in the webinar for clearing the clutter out of your daily life.
For everyone else:
Getting Things Done by David Allen
The 4 Hour Work Week by Tim Ferris
Start-Up funding
You mention putting everything back into the business, in the beginning. And, that we will have a much better chance to hit the floor running, if we have $1,000-$2,000, in the beginning. I have been putting almost every dime back into my small business, for the last couple of months. I have over $4,000 of inventory lined up to buy, for less than $500. This will give me sufficient to get a running start, in the next six weeks. I will learn everything that I can, in order to use the money successfully, when I start up.
Make your own plan
You don't have to tell everyone else your plan, as I've done, but make your plan. Say it out loud, to yourself. Write it down, so that you remember it, and can improve on it, if necessary. Bounce it off of people who are more qualified than yourself, and hope that you get feedback. But, if you never say it out loud, or write it down, how will you know if you are truly prepared?