Eat that Frog

Eat that Frog

1.      Decide exactly what you want.

2.      Write it down.

3.      Set a deadline – set sub deadlines if necessary.

4.      Make a list of everything that you can think of that you are going to have to do to achieve your goal.

5.      Organize the list into a plan.

6.      Resolve to do something every single day that moves you toward your major goal.

**Resist the temptation to clear up small things first.

Develop a compulsion to closure

1.      I actually feel happier and more powerful when I start and a complete a task of any kind.

2.      I satisfy a deep subconscious need to bring finality to a job or project.

3.      The sense of completion or closure motivates me to start the next task or project and then persist toward final completion.

4.      This act of completion triggers the release of endorphins in my brain.

*When I am overwhelmed at starting a project try the salami slice or swiss cheese method slice – layout the task in detail and do just 1 slice.  Swiss cheese method: Work on a task for a specific amount of time, even just 5 to 10 minutes.

Do it now! Do it now!

Back to work! Back to work!

Self-discipline, self-master and self-control are the basic building blocks of character and high performance. 

Prepare the workspace.

1.      Put only what I need in front of me. 

2.      Everything else on the floor behind me.

3.      Carry myself as though I am an efficient, effective, high-performing personality.

4.      The cleaner and neater my work environment, the more positive, productive, and confident I feel.

*What one career accomplishment would have the greatest positive impact on my work life?

Develop a positive mental attitude.

1.      Optimists look for the good in every situation.

2.      Optimists always seek the valuable lesson in every setback or difficulty.

3.      Optimists always look for the solution to every problem.  Instead of blaming or complaining when things go wrong, they become action-oriented.

4.      Optimists think and talk continually about their goals.  Always look forward not backward.

*One of the best rules for dealing with technology is to just “leave it off.” 

**Leave your computer off until you have planned and organized your day!

Apply the Law of 3

*Three core tasks that I perform contain the most of the value that I contribute to the College at Brockport/Drake Memorial Library.  If I could do one thing on the list all day long, which 1 (2 then 3) would contribute the greatest value?

1.      Business/Career

2.      Family/Relationships

3.      Finances

4.      Health

5.      Personal/Spiritual

6.      Professional Development

7.      Social/Community

8.      Biggest Probs/Concerns