Deadlines and Decisions

When facing deadlines there’s a few things I normally do. After the deadline is established, I determine what needs to get accomplished. I then estimate the amount of time needed for each step in the process. Afterwards, I lay out which steps need to be done and in what order. Then I start to work, completing each phase of the project.

With decisions, some are based on emotions, circumstances, and others simply with the data on hand. I determine my desired outcome, look over various scenarios, and make a decision which seems to provide the most desirable outcome based on the information I have at the time.

It’s important for me to have some sort of process in place. Mine isn’t perfect and it hasn’t happened as a result of being supremely organized or thoughtful. It’s been merely trial and error. Finding out what doesn’t work, for the most part, then doing the opposite.

What’s important is to have something in place. It makes deadlines and decisions less stressful. I’m able to function a bit more effectively when I follow that simple process. The sad truth is I often forget to use the process. But, I’m getting better at remembering to use the tools I have at my disposal.

Today, Thursday, February 3, 2022, I am grateful that:

I was able to get some household chores started. It’s not part of my normal morning routine, but Veronica is still not feeling well. So, laundry is started, dishes are washed, and the floors will be swept and mopped after this list. Partnerships require effort by all parties.

Veronica is feeling a little better. She’s still not back to her normal self, but she’s making some improvement. If I could just get her to stay still, rest, and recover completely, it would be great. However, she’s doing the exact same thing I did when I started feeling slightly better so I can’t blame her in the least.

DC and I got a chance to begin our weekly conversations this year. We’ve had two and missed two. We’re hitting our stride. It’ll be interesting to see how things progress between us moving forward with these calls. If they yield one-tenth the dividends Herb and I have produced, we will both benefit greatly.

What’s your process?

Are you efficient when meeting deadlines?

What about when making decisions?

What can you do to improve in each of those areas?

Be Great. Be Grateful!!!