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Start with a list

Start with a list

Every minute you spend planning saves 10 minutes in execution or getting the job done. 

The most important thing you can do is plan your day the night before. If you couldn't do it the night before, do it first thing in the morning. Write down everything you have to do. Making a list helps to clarify your thinking and forces you to think at a higher level. 

Working from a list can increase your productivity by 25%.

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