From the course: Getting Organized for Peak Performance

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Tools to efficiently plan

Tools to efficiently plan

- Have you heard the expression "Failing to plan is planning to fail"? There's a lot of truth in that. (chuckles) Life gets much easier when you have a plan and you put it into action. Having a plan gives you a place to start, as well as a way to remember what you're supposed to be doing at any given time. And planning is closely related to being organized. Because if you're like most people, you can actually save yourself an hour each day just by getting more organized. In this lesson, I'll walk you through the most effective tools you can use to plan and get organized. And keep in mind, the most effective approaches to planning are those tailored to meet individual needs. So feel free to modify any of these ideas and tools to meet your own unique working style. One essential tool in today's world is an up-to-date calendar. Your calendar will most likely be your most effective planning tool. Any task that takes…

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