The Pursuit of Making Money OnlineWrite This Down
Business August 8th, 2007
Have you ever had a business meeting, task, or proposal that absolutely needed to be finished and still manage to somehow forget all about it? I know that I sure have, too many times in fact. That’s why when it comes to internet business I’ve learned one very important lesson, to write everything down.
My business life revolves around the written word. This isn’t just because I own a blog and optimize code for clients, it’s because If I don’t write down what I’m supposed to be doing and when I’m going to do it – chances are that It won’t ever get done!
How I manage my busy Business Schedule:
On the desk in my office there sits a notebook. This notebook contains a schedule for each day, and is always written the night before. This schedule contains three things:
1. Meetings. I list any business meetings or appointments at the very top with the time and place right next to them.
2. Tasks that must get done. I try to list a few business related tasks that must be done and finished each day. This way, I’m always moving forward.
3. Tasks that I’d like to get done. This list has been as long as two full pages. Here I basically list everything that can be done at a later time, but I’d still really like to finish.
Thanks to this business schedule, I have no excuse to not be working on something and am generally much more productive throughout the business day.
One More thing…
Purchase a PDA. A Personal Digital Assistant can be a lifesaver when you’re on the go. Generally, I use that notebook I wrote about earlier but that isn’t always a viable option.
Quote: “A goal that is not down in writing, is not really a goal at all.” ~ Brian Tracy
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August 8th, 2007 at 5:09 pm
All great ideas Paul. I second the need for a PDA device; that has helped my business thought and ‘geterdone’ process tremendously.
August 9th, 2007 at 6:11 pm
This is the thing I really need to work more on. I have already a busy schedule and forget to do things. I also started putting down on paper the things I need to work on and the accidents (me forgetting about something) were less frequent.
I don’t think I’d use something “automated” .. I rely on a small notebook I have. I could use my phone (with its built in notes systems), but it’s easier for me to just get my pen and notebook. Still a PDA might be a good thing. The bad thing is they cost an arm and leg in Romania. Who knows .. maybe in the future
August 9th, 2007 at 8:08 pm
Dojo,
Putting your thoughts and to-do list down on paper really helps, especially when you have a busy schedule. A small notebook is all that you really need, and a PDA certainly isn’t necessary.