Every minute you spend planning saves 10 minutes in execution or getting the job done.
The most important thing you can do is plan your day the night before. If you couldn't do it the night before, do it first thing in the morning. Write down everything you have to do. Making a list helps to clarify your thinking and forces you to think at a higher level.
Working from a list can increase your productivity by 25%.
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Effective planning multiplies productivity by creating clarity before action. Research shows every minute spent planning saves 10 minutes in execution. A proper planning system includes:
Write your to-do list the night before so that you get a good view about the day's layout and plan once you set out in the morning
The success of your morning begins the night before.
All you have to do is spend a few minutes making FIRM decisions about what you’ll do when you first wake up. You don’t need a huge to-do list. You just need to know the FIRST thing you’re going to do.
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