Key 6 – Take Consistent Action

 
 

Many folks describe themselves as “idea” people … another way of saying you’re likely to find them wandering aimlessly from one thing to another, never sure of what to do next. They tend to juggle multiple projects at once; start things they don’t finish; say “yes” to any request and often appear to be distracted.

What happens?  You guessed it… they become bored, exhausted, overwhelmed, confused and frustrated and lack the energy to do what is most important.

Thus, their real priorities –  those tasks that result in the best benefits – get lost and ultimately become forgotten.

How do you avoid becoming an “idea” person and start taking action?

 
 

 

• Learn to say no   Realize that when you take on something you usually have to give up something else.  Drop time-consuming and unnecessary jobs and delegate more. Unloading your schedule will significantly decrease stress; increase your ability to focus and result in accomplishing far more!

• Prioritize  Create a daily “to-do” list each evening and number your tasks according to their importance.  Make sure you complete the most important task first, before moving onto the next.

• Master Your Calendar   You are in control of your own time so learn to become a careful scheduler – even if it means you make appointments with yourself for lunch.

• Slow Down   Rome wasn’t built in a day and your business won’t be either. Don’t feel pressured to do everything at once. Focus on progress and maintenance rather than getting everything together immediately.

• Don’t procrastinate    Most of us have been guilty of putting off things that need to be completed.  However for some, procrastinating is a way of life.  Avoid doing things sloppily, late, or not at all; instead of looking for short term band aids, look for long term cures. Avoid wasting precious time on costly rework. And if left unchecked, procrastination will make it nearly impossible to create a profitable online business.

 

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Fieldwork:

View this video: How To Get More Done With Less Effort: The 4 P’s 

Read this: 90/10 Principle 

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