3 Lessons From ‘Time Management’ by Brian Tracy ROBERT’S BUSINESS BOOK SPOTLIGHT
As a business owner, I’m no stranger to endless interruptions, meetings, emails, and phone calls. Juggling tasks and prioritizing responsibilities while battling procrastination can be overwhelming. To be a successful business owner, you have to have good time management skills. And Brian Tracy is a time management expert. His pocket-sized book, released in 2018, is aptly named “Time Management.” I picked it up recently and loved it, so I thought I’d share a few key insights. No. 1: Do the one or two tasks that produce the biggest results first.
If you’re having trouble prioritizing your tasks, start with the one that’ll have the greatest impact on your future. What will help you make the most progress today? If the hardest task is also the one that will create the greatest impact, don’t put it last. Dedicate time to it first, so you can determine how to structure the rest of your day after the most grueling part is over. No. 2: Delegate to trusted individuals as much as possible. Good leaders don’t just work hard. They also hire and delegate tasks to trusted individuals. Of course, this doesn’t mean delegating all your work, but if there are tasks only you can
A PUPPY AND PRO ATHLETE TEDDY’S PAW-SPECTIVE
H iya, newsletter friends! this year. That made me sad for the runners. I’m a bit of a running professional myself. I love running! It’s me, Teddy. I recently learned about the Boston Marathon from Mom and Dad and how it’s postponed
In the last newsletter, I talked a bit about shenanigans … and for some reason, running often qualifies! I
don’t know who made running a federal crime, but sometimes the police (aka Mom and Dad) start pursuing me right away when I get going! That can be pretty fun, honestly. My favorite races are the ones I run around Mom and Dad’s room — they chase me so hard, the floors start shaking. It’s so exciting! I also love it when the little humans chase me down in the yard. It’s not fair because I’m on a leash, of course. I understand giving me the handicap though. They have weak little feet compared to my strong, hunter paws. Plus they each only have two feet, and I get to run around on four. I still get a little upset when there’s a butterfly or bird just out of reach, though. I guess you could say that I’ve been training for my own marathon. One day, I want to be able to run from the backyard all the way to Mom and Dad’s bed in five seconds flat! Imagine getting muddy paw prints on all those white sheets. The ultimate shenanigans, am I right? Unfortunately, my parents are mind readers. Dad always foils my plans by picking me up before I run inside. When I’m not running, though, I love sitting on people’s laps. That’s the best treat at the end of the day, especially when I’m with Juliet or Gavin! It makes me feel powerful to nap and immobilize their small human feet for a few hours while they watch TV. You could say it keeps my mischief meter running while resting.
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