Every Minute Counts!

ACTION EXERCISES

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1. Think continually of different ways that you can save, schedule and consolidate large
chunks of time. Use this time to work on important tasks with the most significant long-
term consequences.
2. Make every minute count. Work steadily and continuously without diversion or
distraction by planning and preparing your work in advance. Most of all, keep focused on
the most important results for which you are responsible

Tip 2 :: MAKE EVERY MINUTE COUNT

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One of the keys to high levels of performance and productivity is for you to make every
minute count. Use travel and transition time, what is often called "gifts of time" to
complete small chunks of larger tasks.
Remember, the pyramids were built one block at a time. A great life and a great career is
built one task, and often, one part of a task, at a time. Your job in time management is to
deliberately and creatively organize the concentrated time periods you need to get your
key jobs done well, and on schedule.

Tip 1 :: ELIMINATE ALL DISTRACTIONS

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During the working time, you turn off the telephone, eliminate all distractions and work
non-stop. One of the best work habits of all is for you to get up early and work at home in
the morning for several hours. You can get three times as much work done at home
without interruptions as you ever could in a busy office where you are surrounded by
people and bombarded by phone calls.