How to Get Things Done

It’s easy to have a long list of things you should be doing, but actually starting is often hard.

If you want to get started and get things done, here is a system to follow:

Decide > Action > Results

It’s THAT easy…in theory.

But the reality may seem more complicated so you need to expand the Action step like this:

Pick a project you want to work on. It may be a writing project or it may even be simple like washing your car.

Once you’ve decided what you want to do break down the action steps into 2 parts like this:

Tasks > Order

This means you first need to list the tasks you need to do and then put them in the right order.

So if you’re washing your car your list might include, vacuum inside, clean inside of the windows, clean outside of the car, take everything out of the car.

If it’s a writing project your list might include, find a topic, research, write a 1,000 word article, outline article, proof, upload.

Next you need to put all your tasks in the right order.

In this case your writing project tasks are already nearly in the right order, but your car washing needs re-arranging from interior jobs (starting with taking everything out of the car) to washing the outside of the car.

Just begin by deciding what you want to do, then work out the steps required to achieve the results you want.

Then forget the results and work through your plan of how to get it done.

It’s OK to keep your eye on the results to help with motivation, but stick to your plan if you want to get there.

And don’t get distracted by any BSOs (bright shiny objects) while you’re working.

Just keep moving forward because you need to keep working if you want to achieve your desired results.

But nothing happens without action.

You won’t get anything done if you sit around all day doing nothing, with an over-developed sense of entitlement.

Decide > Action > Results

That’s the only way to get things done.