Not all habits are intentional. Some sneak in and settle down
For years, I never wrote anything on the first line of my daily planner. Not once.And for years, I never asked why. (After all, it’s hard to introspect a habit you’re not aware of.) I’d flip to a new page each morning, jot down my tasks for the day, and skip right over that first […]
It might be time to come up with a new plan for the day
When you catch yourself keeping a second, mental list of what you “really” need to do, that’s a sign you don’t trust your plan for the day. Red alert!
You can do anything you want, but not everything
Are you stuck putting off an important project because a horde of urgent tasks keep jumping the queue? You really want to work on that project—it would make such a difference—but when you sit down to work on it, there’s other stuff you need to do first. Other stuff that has deadlines. So you put […]
How to Recover if your Planner Gets Too Hot
An erasable pen is flexible and professional. If you accidentally erase your entire planner, here’s how you can get it back.
See the Connections and Gaps in Your Ideas
A mind map helps you organize your thoughts and find gaps in your understanding.
What do you need to write down in your trusted system?
We can’t remember everything we need to do, nor do we need to. Your trusted system has dedicated space for everything you need.
The Productivity Secret of Millionaires, CEOs, and Professional Athletes
Some of the most successful people don’t use a task list. Instead, they schedule everything on the calendar.
Sometimes You Want a Task to Jump Off the Page
Setting a reminder lets a task jump off the page at the right time. This lets you focus on what you’re doing without forgetting about what’s coming.
Find your way of tracking tasks, schedule, and notes
We need our planner to track some combination of tasks, appointments, and notes. Here’s a look at some common planner layouts to suit different needs.
Deciding what we won’t do is key to protecting our margins
One of the best things you can do to free up your schedule and protect your margin is to acknowledge that there are some things you are simply not going to do today.
