Tip 6 Taking the hint from tips 4 and 5: what is the dollar value of missed opportunity?
In fast-paced societies, people tend to think of time as precious and valuable. Expressions such as time is of the essence, time means money, you missed the train, you missed a window of opportunity reinforce the value of time.
When wheelers and dealers on the stock exchange take time off to whisper sweet nothings to their better half, those three minutes can mean hundreds, even thousands of dollars in missed transactions.
So, install a permanent calculator in your brain and calculate how much that missed deal meant in terms of dollar value.
The article you didnt submit could have cost you 0.00.
Your colleagues resignation from the company wiped off an important asset from your human resources ledger.
If we make it a practice to tag a dollar sign for each of our procrastinations, wed probably resolve to procrastinate less.
I have tasks to do, and I will write them down so I can decide which of them need to be done by 12 noon.
Stopping Procrastination
Tip # 21 Begin with small chores first to get everyones cooperation If a huge job is assigned the first time, that person may tend to procrastinate.
Thats the straight and honest answer. Staring at it wont cure you. Tip # 15 Ask family members to do an inventory Ask your husband and children to do an inventory of clutter. Hanging out in the mall wont tell you much about their social instincts! Mentoring is one of the more valuable contributions you can make to a company. |