"It’s always critical to carefully analyze important decisions, but over-analyzing is a big risk too. In many cases, inaction is the worst possible action. Set an action deadline at the beginning of any important project -- one that allows sufficient analysis, but also maintains momentu...

• The two-minute rule is simple and straightforward to implement.
• It prevents procrastination before it starts. Instead of adding a task to a list to do in the future, it can be done now.
• It creates momentum. Doing a small t...

A golden time management technique: Find your most important task (MIT) for the day and tackle it first. 

Your MIT should be the one thing that creates the most impact on your work. Getting it done will give you the momentum and sense of accomplishment early in the day. That’s...