Time Management

by Brian Tracy

Never do anything that is not on your list. If a new task or project comes up, write it down on your list and set a priority for it before you start work on it. If you don’t write down new ideas and activities, and instead react and respond to the nonstop demands on your time, you will quickly lose control of your day and end up spending most of your time on activities of low or no value.

1. If I could only do one thing on this list, all day long, which one activity would contribute the greatest value to my business? Your most important task—the one that accounts for the greatest contribution you can make to your business—will probably pop out at you from the list. It will usually be quite clear to you, as it is clear to the people around you. Put a circle around that item.

could only do two things on this list, all day long, what would be the second activity that would make the greatest contribution to my business? Usually, this item will jump out at you as well. It may require a little bit more thought, but it is usually clear and obvious.

only do three things on this list, all day long, what would be the third activity that would contribute the most value to my business? When you analyze your answers, you will clearly see that only three things you do account for almost all the value that you contribute. Starting...