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The Ivy Lee Method
Figure out what is your core required achievement at this point in time — writing, building a data set, whatever — and do it first thing in the day no matter what.
Write and Speak About My Ideas Write blog post for this week. Write book chapter on to-do list. Set up meeting with speaking agent. Call Sally re: Hawaii conference. Be Present with Family and Friends Plan date night with Eleanor. Invite Stacy and Howie over for dinner. Call Jessica. Be home by 6 to put kids to bed. Have Fun and Take Care of Myself
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your list for three days gets a slot somewhere in your calendar or move it off the list. STEP 2 (1 Minute Every Hour): Refocus. Now, remember chapter 26, “Who Are You?” Set your watch, phone, or computer to ring every hour and start the work that’s listed on your calendar. When you hear the beep, take a deep breath and ask yourself if you spent you
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