I am a recovering conflict-avoider myself, so I can understand how easy it is to let the tough stuff wait.  But it never pays to wait. Here’s what happens while you delay necessary action: The situation worsens or changes.  People will continue doing what they think they should be doing, or become more invested in
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The 80/20 rule Chris explains here is basically about two things:  efficiency and impact.  Applying this principle will help you make the most efficient use of your time and resources.  But more importantly, it will keep you focused on the work that will have the most impact in reaching your goals.   Staying Organized.  One thing that
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You’ve got lots of projects underway.  You’ve determined what you need to work on, made your to-do lists, and prioritized your tasks.  And yet, you end the day not getting as much stuff done as you wanted.  You’re feeling unproductive and maybe even sorry for yourself.  What got in the way of doing the work
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Some people fear that developing a detailed and specific action plan will tie them down too much and take away the flexibility to respond to changing demands or environmental barriers.  Not true!  An action plan actually maximizes your flexibility by clearly establishing your criteria for success which in turn creates the foundation for evaluation and
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Success happens by engaging in the actions that take you from your present state to your desired state.  To get to your desired state, you need goals. Goals are the stepping stones to your dreams.  Unlike dreams, goals are specific, defined and measurable.  By setting goals, you break down what may seem unreachable into smaller
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In Week Two of his productivity series, Chris invites you to create the vision you want for yourself or your organization.  It is an invitation to dream. As we go about our daily lives both at work and at home it is easy to slip into routine.  Without a clear vision driving us, the processes
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In his March 5 post Chris writes that attitude is everything.   He begins his productivity series on this topic for a very good reason.  Success doesn’t just come from strategies and activities, but also from your attitude and beliefs.  Oxford  English Dictionary defines belief as a feeling that something exists or is true, especially without proof. 
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