Most people think there’s never enough time to be successful,
but there is when you block it. Time blocking is a very results-
oriented way of viewing and using time. It’s a way of making sure
that what has to be done gets done. Alexander Graham Bell said,
“Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. The sun’s rays
do not burn until brought to a focus.” Time blocking harnesses your
energy and centers it on your most important work. It’s productivity’s
greatest power tool.
So, go to your calendar and block off all the time you need to
accomplish your ONE Thing. If it’s a onetime ONE Thing, block off
the appropriate hours and days. If it’s a regular thing, block off the
appropriate time every day so it becomes a habit. Everything else—
other projects, paperwork, e-mail, calls, correspondence, meetings,
and all the other stuff— must wait. When you time block like this,
you’re creating the most productive day possible in a way that’s
repeatable every day for the rest of your life.
Unfortunately, if you’re like most individuals, your typical day
might look something like figure 27, when you find yourself with less
and less time to focus on what matters most.
The most productive people’s day is dramatically different
(figure 28).
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