We all look for the best ways to succeed in a competitive economic environment. As a business consultant, I encourage clients to use organizational tools with discipline and action to lock into success.
Two keys to success
Effective time management requires strict adherence to organizational tools. Here’s why.
- Discipline: Without a clear plan, it’s hard to be disciplined in your work. To move forward, be religious about recording the specifics of your projects and prioritizing your list of to-do items. The disciplined use of effective organizational systems, like mind maps, journals, and daily planners, enables you to do this. I have developed 10 specific organizational tools, which fall into 4 management categories: Communication, Information, Planning, and Time Management.
- Action: What good is careful planning if you do not take action on it? Discipline alone accomplishes nothing. To succeed you must do. Furthermore, America’s top business leaders have all demonstrated that, by combining action with discipline, you can achieve enormous success. Consider these examples: Elon Musk (CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and Twitter), Tim Cook (CEO of Apple), Jeff Weiner (CEO LinkedIn), Mary Barra (CEO of General Motors), and Carly Fiorina (CEO of Hewlett-Packard). Take action and become the next great leader.
Discipline and action
We all have multiple tasks to accomplish each day. Yet, we must work within the very human limitation of “doing one thing at a time.” To work within that limit and maximize your effectiveness, you must be disciplined. By removing the clutter of chaos in your schedule, you can focus on accomplishments.In conclusion, a disciplined approach to business allows you to take meaningful actions. Discipline and effort enable you to lock into success.
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