How to End 2008 on the right foot
Here is one way to end 2008 on the right foot.
Start by finishing unfinished projects.
How does your office or work area look? Is it neat or messy? If it’s messy take some time out to clean it and organize your workspace for 2009. I admit sometimes mine gets messy and I have to take some time out to clean it. I use a lot of post-it notes and I have to organize those notes so I don’t loose them.
How about other projects?
Do you have a lot of unfinished projects? Things you started in 2008? Maybe a web site you started? Maybe a project around the house? I have a couple of household projects that are 80% finished. I’m going to take some time out today and tomorrow to finish them up.
One of the things about cleaning up and finishing projects is that it is an emotional relief. Having all that unfinished stuff is just extra baggage holding you back. I know with my household projects I’m sensitive to the fact that they aren’t finished. Sure I have excuses as to why they aren’t but I know it bugs my wife and she can’t do anything about it. They are my projects. I’m the one that needs to step up and take action on them. When I do I will feel better about having accomplished them and I’ll be ready to go into 2009 on the right foot.
How about you?
What projects do you need to finish?
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Hey Ben,
You hit the nail on the head regarding unfinished projects. I have quite a few things that I have started last year (2008) and have not completed.
I will make a point to complete those things by the end of the first quarter this year as I’m sure these projects will have a significant impact on my business.
If you haven’t used this method before, I started using a timer a few months ago to help me focus on specific projects and tasks I’m working on. It has improved my productivity tremendously. I got the idea from Eben Pagan and the method is to work in 50 minute blocks with 10 minute breaks (timed of course). It’s amazing what you can accomplish with this method. Give it try if you’re not already using it.
Happy New Year!
Kylon
let’s leave the past behind the big question now is how to start 2009. you can start it by finishing some jobs from 2008. or starting all fresh
Iam a little late to make a comment, but better late than never and that goes for all the projects l start and don’t complete on time because well l confess l get side track not with television but house hold projects and other internet projects to help my business, but lam taking plan action to plan out better in 2009 as well try to keep things neat so l don’t lose time by doing cleaning or may be l could outsource my cleaning duty’s ect lol