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primary idea was this: One hour of planning saves three
hours of execution.
However, most of us don’t feel we have time for that
hour of planning. We’re too busy cleaning up yesterday’s
problems (that were caused by lack of planning). We
don’t yet see that planning would be the most produc-
tive hour we spend. Instead, we wander unconsciously
into the workplace and react to crises. (Again, most of
which result from a failure to plan.)
A carefully planned meeting can take a third of the
time that an unplanned free-for-all takes. A carefully
planned day can take a third of the time that an un-
planned free-for-all day takes.
My friend Kirk Nelson manages a large sales staff
at a major radio station. His success in life was moder-
ate until he discovered the principle of definitely
planned work. Now he spends two hours each weekend
on his computer planning the week ahead.
“It’s made all the difference in the world,” he said.
“Not only do I get three times the work done, but I feel
so in control. The week feels like my week. The work
feels like my work. My life feels like my life.”
It is impossible to work with a definite sense of pur-
pose and be depressed at the same time. Carefully planned
work will motivate you to do more and worry less.
14. Bounce your thoughts
If you’ve ever coached or worked with kids who play
basketball, you know that most of them have a tendency
to dribble with only one hand—the one attached to their
dominant arm.
When you notice a child doing this, you might call
him aside and say, “Billy, you’re dribbling with just the