Here
are the final 6 of the 18 steps I use to keep life simple when things are crazy...
13. Don’t
ever quit or make big decisions during the madness. Major decisions and crazy
times don’t go together. This is a key rule to remember.
14. Don’t
make people decisions when time is limited. When it concerns someone else, take
your time and consider things from every angle. Always treat others the way you
would want them to treat you or your kids. Don’t let the shortness of the hour
keep you from making a wise decision, slow things down and think it through
when it affects people.
15. Develop a plan to make next year better. Learn from your experiences. As soon as an
event is over I ask my team what did we learn? How can we make it better? What
do we need to simplify? Do this while
it’s fresh on your mind, go ahead and start next year’s file.
16. Get
feedback from others. A good leader is a good listener. I consult others before
hand, during, and afterward and get a cross section of opinions from different
perspectives.
17. When
it’s over, crash! Get some rest. I try to always schedule a break between big
pushes. Watch out for too many irons in the fire. Be realistic on the amount of
projects you take on. I have learned to get others on board to help you limit
what you do. I have a group I run outside projects b so I don’t take on more
than I can handle.
18. Do more by doing less. Focus on the main
thing. Why were you put on the earth? If God has a wonderful plan for your
life, (and He does!) then what is that plan? Focus on your main thing. Focus
calls for a concentrated push or intentional actions. What are you doing
presently that’s keeping you from your main thing? Just because it a good idea
doesn’t make it a God idea.
If you are serious about mastering
the art of simplifying life you must master the habit of evaluating constantly.
Listen to your spouse. Ask the timeless question…”Where’s the beef?” Examine
and inspect fruit, gains, and losses. Evaluate efficiency and look for ways to
build systems and streamline efforts. Every experience in you life teaches
something a great question is what did I learn today from life?
Ask
daily “What should I discontinue, change and/or add to my life? Last but not
least, look for your next step. God leads us in steps not leaps or jumps. We
calm the crazy and simplify life by walking life out in steps and climbing them
one at a time.
Want to know more? Read my book "Beat The Clock" it will help you!
Oh by the way I scheduled all these posts last week just to keep this week simple!
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