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Oct 2024
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Ep 280 | Tools and Strategies I Use to S...

Sami Bedell-Mulhern
About this episode

This episode combines the best of goal setting, weekly planning, and quarterly focus techniques using both digital tools like ClickUp and traditional methods such as the Full Focus Planner by Michael Hyatt. Sami provides valuable insights into creating impactful daily actions through effective task management, practical tips for maintaining focus on both short-term and long-term goals, and ensuring team alignment. Tune in for motivational advice, and learn about her favorite tools that can make your planning process smoother and more productive.

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What you'll learn:

→ How to effectively set and track goals using a combination of technology and pen-and-paper methods.
→ Weekly planning strategies that break tasks into manageable 'buckets.'
→ Tips on staying committed to routines and planning tools for maximum productivity.
→ The importance of maintaining visibility on quarterly goals for consistent progress.
→ Practical methods to keep your team aligned and motivated.

Want to skip ahead? Here are key takeaways:

[04:25] Use a project management tool to keep track of all the things. This way you can take things out of your brain and put them down to do at a future date. It helps you with scheduling and ensuring you don't forget any important tasks.
[8:48] Utilize the Full Focus Planner to help you break big goals into quarterly, weekly, and daily priorities.  It will help you make sense of what you have coming up and how you can prioritize the never ending to-do list.
[12:35] Commit to your own system, everyone's is diferent. Building habits makes you more productive and helps you keep things moving forward.
[14:15] Find a place to keep your big picture goals visible. That way as you move through the year you don't stray too far away from what you wanted to accomplish. 

Resources

Ep 185 | Take Back Your time in 2023 with Chelsey Newmyer
Ink+Volt desktop Planner
ClickUp*

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