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I think we all are guilty of losing focus every now and again. I use a system to try and keep me on track which works as long as I use it!
I have binders that I bought from a stationery store which is a “Things to do today”. Each page has the heading “Things to do today” And there are 3 columns that I use:
Priority, List and Completed.
So for example I would list my tasks for the day after a little bit of thought regarding what I would like to get done and what NEEDS to be done. So a typical list would be:
Listen to Tony Robbins Get the edge, Tidy Office, File paperwork, Work on my blogging guide, Post to blogs, Post to lead generation sources, Configure tweet adder for new followers
I then prioritise this list into A’s B’s and C’s then further into A1, A2 A3 etc.
I give most priority to the tasks that are the most urgent then do A1 first and so on. This way the tasks that have to be done get done and the others move up the list.
A very important step is to tick off the things you do once they are complete.
It’s not my method but one I learned from Steven Covey.
Also this year I made one resolution – to succeed in my online business.
I use another method to keep focus that I read from Dr Mani on the Warrior Forum:
Passion, Purpose, Persistence, Set Goals, Make a plan, Believe it will work, Work the plan, Achieve goals, Repeat
Its day 11 of 2010 and I have stuck to it so far and achieved more than I did in the whole of last year!
One last thing, I used to chop and change from one system to another but over xmas decided to follow just one system. I used Kevin Riley’s Rocket Product Creation and now have a sales system and a product. This was achieved in 7 days. I am now working on my next product which will be finished in the next 10 days.
Don’t give up anyone just stick to one thing and do it well.
Speak to you soon
Keith, GREAT post. Glad to hear about your success. Focus and persistence can overcome all hurdles on the path to your goals.
All success
Dr.Mani
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Thanks Dr Mani you are a true inspiration!
I speak to a lot of people who either give up or just get frustrated because they don’t see instant results…but real life is just like that too in my experience, you get out of it what you put into it!
Cheers
Keith
Hi Keith
Thanks for sharing really practical approach. I really like the idea of As, Bs, Cs and then prioritising further by adding 1,2,3 etc.
When I have really struggled with progress, I have taken a task and then listed all the small steps involved in completing it, and then ticked those off as I’ve completed them. If motivation and focus are the problem this can really help, as small amounts of progress become more visible. This is not my idea, but I can’t re-call where I picked it up from. It could easily be combined with what you outline.
Many thanks
Di
Very, Very, very, useful. I do this already but the A1 A2 system was my missing link. Genius! I suspect your other blog posts are just as useful and insightful so I’ll be visiting regularly! Keep up the good work!
thanks for your comment and glad you will be coming back!
I like your addition to my system. I agree that if you can break everything down into tasks then you will achieve your goal or target. I remember reading somewhere that a marathon starts with the first step…then to finish it you just repeat the step over and over until you are done!
Set SMART goals & create a daily, weekly & monthly plans to meet your goal. That’s precisely the method I’m using to train for a half-marathon. Good luck with all of your aspirations!
Thanks Janice!
I used to be an athlete in the RAF many years ago so maybe that’s where I get this from…never thought of that!
Good luck with your running.