Writers are familiar with killing their darlings. Entrepreneurs are, too, although they might use a different terminology. Regardless, everyone has to learn how to kill a project.
project management
How to Improve Your To-Do List
I use old-fashioned to-do lists, i.e., pen and paper. There’s something infinitely more satisfying in writing the list by hand, crossing through things (often vehemently), crumpling the crossed-out list, and tossing it into the recycling bin. An online tool or the trash sound that my Mac makes doesn’t compare. I know. I’ve tried—which isn’t to say I don’t use the applications or empty the trash on my laptop. I do. They just don’t bring the same sense of accomplishment that pen and paper do.
Three Reasons I Use Weekly Status Reports
When it comes to client and project management, I use weekly status reports. Not rocket science, I know. Many entrepreneurs and businesses use them, and they most likely use them for the same reasons I do.
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Limber Up
Some days, you just have to limber up and get to work on your big project. – Write Right
The secret to accomplishing big projects is simple: limber up. Be faithful with the small projects. Do them to the best of your ability.
Worthwhile Things Take Work
Worthwhile things take work. – Jon Dansby, The Austin Stone
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Do You Meet Deadlines?
Any time I think about deadlines, I think of the infamous incident when I missed one. My mom thinks the story is false since she doesn’t remember it, but I know it happened. I was in the sixth grade. I had a history essay or a book report due. I didn’t write it. I missed the deadline. Punishment was given.