Don’t let life and work just happen to you. Get out in front of things by managing your time proactively.

Put priority items on your calendar first. Don’t imagine that you’ll “find the time.” You won’t. So, schedule important, “move-us-ahead” work first when you plan your week. Then stick to it.

Think of those scheduled priority work sessions as “appointments with success.”

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