Earl Nightingale gives a great little action plan whenever you’re feeling like you can’t get anything done:
1. Make a list of the 6 most important things on your mind.
2. Prioritize them, 1-6.
3. Begin with number 1, stick with it until it’s complete, then go on to number 2.
4. Keep going until you’ve completed all 6 tasks, or until you’ve taken each project on your list as far as you can today.
5. When the list is done, make another list of 6 things.
There’s nothing magic about listing “6” things, I don’t think, other than this method has worked wonders for many business owners of old, and it seems like a number that is broad enough to include multiple goals or areas of your life, while still being narrow enough to really force you to prioritize.
This method is also just a simple framework for taking action.
If you’re overwhelmed, stuck, or just having trouble taking action, it can be a huge help!
-Paul