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AdamBasheer

  1. Do an overall plan for the business then break down the hours you will spend on the differnet aspects by day, week and month. I just did it!
  2. The nicest thing about not planning is failure comes as a complete surprise rather than being preceded by worry and depression J. H-J
  3. Planning is an unnatural process; it is much more fun to do something. - Sir John Harvey-Jones
  4. bit.ly/sUuEKk General Eisenhower once said: “Plans are useless but planning is essential”. What did he mean by that?
  5. For those who operate on a calendar year, your planning should be well and truly underway for 2012. Here are some tips bit.ly/tAVmjT
  6. bit.ly/tVIyRh 90 Day Plan seems to be increasing in popularity so I thought a brief analysis of its strengths might be of interest.
  7. Everything that is incomplete drains energy from you. Set small tasks that can be completed easily to keep you motivated.
  8. Won the Adelaide Uni Zen eChallenge for business planning on Friday night as part of the MyTime team. Well done Team! adelaide.edu.au/echallenge/tea…
  9. I see too many perfectionists waisting their own and others time. 90% is often good enough with the last 10% just not worth the effort.
  10. Monday morning - Time to plan out your week. What are the key priorities? What are your top two activities for today! player.vimeo.com/video/21429816
  11. @Engenderer Yes Phil Ruthven, IBISWorld insights very useful for future planning. See bplanlive.com for planning the future also.
  12. Reading The 80/20 Principle the8020principle.com/go/ and really it is all about focus. Identify what you need to focus on and do it only.
  13. Some people love planning - the thrill of setting a clear strategy and a logical roadmap of activities that will lead them towards goals.
  14. Bill gates takes one week off every year just to think! Good practice to get into. Www. BPlanlive.com
  15. I have woken up this morning with lots of great ideas going through my head. Now it's a rush to get them into the BPlan before I forget them
  16. Best way to read a book is to download and audio version and play on your smartphone. Can "read" in the car, doing dishes, anytime really!
  17. What are the two highest priorities you need to complete next week? Write them down now. Put them in your plan! bplanlive.com
  18. bplanlive.com/news/4 How to plan for major sporting achievement. My view from afar.