closed, and I choose my driving route carefully At work, I avoid the
community coffee pot and the information boards. They can come
later in the day. What I’ve learned is that when you clear the path to
success— that’s when you consistently get there.
Don’t let your environment lead you astray. Your physical
surroundings matter and the people around you matter. Having an
environment that doesn’t support your goals is all too common, and
unfortunately an all-too-common thief of productivity. As actor and
comedian Lily Tomlin once said, “The road to success is always
under construction.” So don’t allow yourself to be detoured from
getting to your ONE Thing. Pave your way with the right people and
place.
BIG IDEAS
1 . Start saying “no.” Always remember that when you say yes to
something, you’re saying no to everything else. It’s the essence
of keeping a commitment. Start turning down other requests
outright or saying, “No, for now” to distractions so that nothing
detracts you from getting to your top priority. Learning to say no
can and will liberate you. It’s how you’ll find the time for your