I'm sure you've heard that expression..."the early bird gets the worm"...right? What about "time waits for no one?"

Well both sayings are the truth and nothing but the truth. 

When we step up to the plate early(be it in business or in our personal lives) not only do we free up our time to pursue other goals but we also give ourselves a chance to take advantage of great opportunities that may be right in front of us.  

Since time keeps moving even when we don't, it's critical to devise a plan of action to help us accomplish our goals in a timely fashion. 

Here are my Top 5 tips to help you clear off your plate early in the game, so you can seize the moment and move forward in life and business with momentum:  

1.  Write it down! Create a "To Do" list. Research shows that when you write something down, your chances of actually following through on the goal are increased dramatically.    

2.  Schedule it! When you know you have a task that must be completed, be sure to put it on a wall calendar or schedule it in your Blackberry or phone calendar.  

3.  Tackle the hardest or longest tasks first!  If you focus on getting the biggest challenges out of the way first, doing the easiest things later will be a piece of cake.  

4.  Learn how to delegate! If you find yourself getting stuck on the minor things you need to get accomplished, learn how to delegate that task to someone else who can help lighten your load. Whether it's an assistant, intern, friend or relative...don't be afraid to ask for help.  

5.  Like NIKE Just Do It! The hardest part of doing anything is taking the first step. Don't worry about doing it "right"... Just do it. If you make a mistake, you can always go back and re-do it.    

Stay positive & motivated,

Amber

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