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Straight Line Thinking Improves Accomplishment

Reblogger Barbara Todaro

Services for Real Estate Pros with RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired 104763

March 11, 2010 07:28 AM

Gary states this problem well. We need to not only start a project, we need to stay on track and finish it. How many agents do you know who have joined AR and then never return to submit any work??

The problem in today's world in getting things done other than procrastination in STARTING, is we need to stay on message, stay on focus.

Straight Line Thinking Improves Accomplishment.

Too often we start projects but don't complete them. We need to break them down into steps A, B, C, D. Today if we get from A to B, then when we resume the task go from B to C and so on and not start on another path.

Straight line or linear thinking, staying on one path till the destination GETS things done. Not to be confused with multi-tasking but highly focused in a line action that follows your priorities about what you want to get done.

Stay on the same road until something is done. Like your upcoming taxes. It may take a few weekends, but stay at it, all in the same path.

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Ann-Marie Clements

Candidate for an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership - Saint John, NB

Ed.D. candidate, Innovative Proactive Principa

Hi Barbara,

I think "straight line" strategies are wonderful, especially for the absent minded individuals like myself. I'm creative and start a project and then jump on another one, without finishing the 1st one. Thanks for the reinforcement.!!! Hope your weather is improving down in Mass. the weather has blossomed here since Saturday... ;>))

Mar 11, 2010 10:19 AM

Marzena Melby

Coldwell Banker Burnet Realty - Richfield, MN

Realtor, Twin Cities Minnesota Real Estate

Barbara,

Gary sure gets things done, not just talks about it. For the last 10 years, or so, multitasking was promoted as next best thing. But, all it gave us, was frustration and lack of focus.

Mar 11, 2010 10:21 AM

Hope MacManus

Home Finders SVC Real Estate, Florence, OR - Florence, OR

Thanks for the reminder, Barbara. Now I'm off to make my list, prioritize and ger 'er done.

Mar 11, 2010 10:25 AM

Irene Tron

Valparaiso, IN

My husband is definitely a straight line thinker and he gets things done all the time. I guess I may need to change the way I think a bit. Great info to reblog. Thanks!

Mar 11, 2010 01:52 PM

Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

thanks to all of you for stopping by.....it's very important to finish each and every task completely.....

Mar 11, 2010 09:13 PM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Barbara,

I know many who have joined but just haven't gotten in and gotten their feet wet. They are a lot of the ones crying they can't make things happen! Go figure!!!

Mar 11, 2010 11:11 PM

Katie McBride

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA

The McBride Team

I guess I get it all done at the end of the day - so I'm in good shape.

Mar 12, 2010 08:41 AM

Dorie....you get out of it what you put into it.....need to finish what you start....

Katie....I'm sure you get it all done.

Mar 12, 2010 11:23 AM

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