Comments on: Dude, Where’s My Time? http://under30ceo.com/dude-where%e2%80%99s-my-time/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:24:13 +0000 hourly 1 By: Monday Must-Reads: Check Yourselfhttp://under30ceo.com/dude-where%e2%80%99s-my-time/#comment-1683 Monday Must-Reads: Check Yourself Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:25:29 +0000 http://under30ceo.com/?p=2817#comment-1683 [...] Dude Where’s my Time? On time management for young entrepreneurs, “do it, dump it or delegate it” and more realistic advice from someone who is really doing it. [...] [...] Dude Where’s my Time? On time management for young entrepreneurs, “do it, dump it or delegate it” and more realistic advice from someone who is really doing it. [...]

]]> By: AmyLynnhttp://under30ceo.com/dude-where%e2%80%99s-my-time/#comment-2404 AmyLynn Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:10:41 +0000 http://under30ceo.com/?p=2817#comment-2404 I write an action list before I go to bed every night of the things that need to be accomplished. I add to the same list for the week. Generally by Tuesday the sheet is full and I have to try and get as much of it done as possible.<br><br>I really like your last point about "do it, delegate it, or dump it." This is something that I need to think about when I look at my list. I'm sure there are plenty of things that someone else could do and several things that aren't worth anyone's time. I'm going to try and do that for this week and I'm sure my productivity will increase. I write an action list before I go to bed every night of the things that need to be accomplished. I add to the same list for the week. Generally by Tuesday the sheet is full and I have to try and get as much of it done as possible.

I really like your last point about “do it, delegate it, or dump it.” This is something that I need to think about when I look at my list. I'm sure there are plenty of things that someone else could do and several things that aren't worth anyone's time. I'm going to try and do that for this week and I'm sure my productivity will increase.

]]> By: amylynnkeimachhttp://under30ceo.com/dude-where%e2%80%99s-my-time/#comment-1661 amylynnkeimach Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:10:41 +0000 http://under30ceo.com/?p=2817#comment-1661 I write an action list before I go to bed every night of the things that need to be accomplished. I add to the same list for the week. Generally by Tuesday the sheet is full and I have to try and get as much of it done as possible.<br><br>I really like your last point about "do it, delegate it, or dump it." This is something that I need to think about when I look at my list. I'm sure there are plenty of things that someone else could do and several things that aren't worth anyone's time. I'm going to try and do that for this week and I'm sure my productivity will increase. I write an action list before I go to bed every night of the things that need to be accomplished. I add to the same list for the week. Generally by Tuesday the sheet is full and I have to try and get as much of it done as possible.

I really like your last point about “do it, delegate it, or dump it.” This is something that I need to think about when I look at my list. I'm sure there are plenty of things that someone else could do and several things that aren't worth anyone's time. I'm going to try and do that for this week and I'm sure my productivity will increase.

]]> By: Jared O'Toolehttp://under30ceo.com/dude-where%e2%80%99s-my-time/#comment-1660 Jared O'Toole Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:44:44 +0000 http://under30ceo.com/?p=2817#comment-1660 I think a big takeaway from everything above is making that to-do list before you go to bed. This way you are ready to go in the morning and don't waste anytime figuring out what needs to be done. <br><br>I definitely use this method. Most nights I will throw a few things up on my whiteboard to make sure they are done the next day. I think a big takeaway from everything above is making that to-do list before you go to bed. This way you are ready to go in the morning and don't waste anytime figuring out what needs to be done.

I definitely use this method. Most nights I will throw a few things up on my whiteboard to make sure they are done the next day.

]]> By: Jared O'Toolehttp://under30ceo.com/dude-where%e2%80%99s-my-time/#comment-1659 Jared O'Toole Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:42:43 +0000 http://under30ceo.com/?p=2817#comment-1659 great point. Sometimes you just cant cater to everyone. Make sure when you are going out of your way its for a reason. great point. Sometimes you just cant cater to everyone. Make sure when you are going out of your way its for a reason.

]]> By: Jared O'Toolehttp://under30ceo.com/dude-where%e2%80%99s-my-time/#comment-1658 Jared O'Toole Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:40:41 +0000 http://under30ceo.com/?p=2817#comment-1658 I think thats a great point about high value activities. There is only so much time in the day and you should be focusing on the things that will give you the greatest return! I think thats a great point about high value activities. There is only so much time in the day and you should be focusing on the things that will give you the greatest return!

]]> By: Tony Ruizhttp://under30ceo.com/dude-where%e2%80%99s-my-time/#comment-1657 Tony Ruiz Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:55:41 +0000 http://under30ceo.com/?p=2817#comment-1657 I found the best time to make a to do list, which i like to call "action list" is before I go to bed. I write it on a sticky note and post it on my computer screen. The next morning I wake up I make sure I get those tasks done. Works wonders. I found the best time to make a to do list, which i like to call “action list” is before I go to bed. I write it on a sticky note and post it on my computer screen. The next morning I wake up I make sure I get those tasks done. Works wonders.

]]> By: nicolecrimaldihttp://under30ceo.com/dude-where%e2%80%99s-my-time/#comment-1656 nicolecrimaldi Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:13:15 +0000 http://under30ceo.com/?p=2817#comment-1656 The point I resonated with the most from your list is "budget your appointment time." <br><br>Ever since I incorporated my business over 2 years ago, I have struggled with wasting time on wannabe entrepreneurs and information leaches-neither of which do anything except for suck your time dry. I have wasted SO much time on meeting people for coffee/drinks for no reason. <br><br>If there isn't a quid pro quo situation, I don't take meetings anymore- I just can't while working full time and starting a business at the same time. This is the one thing I'd tell new entrepreneurs to be careful about. The point I resonated with the most from your list is “budget your appointment time.”

Ever since I incorporated my business over 2 years ago, I have struggled with wasting time on wannabe entrepreneurs and information leaches-neither of which do anything except for suck your time dry. I have wasted SO much time on meeting people for coffee/drinks for no reason.

If there isn't a quid pro quo situation, I don't take meetings anymore- I just can't while working full time and starting a business at the same time. This is the one thing I'd tell new entrepreneurs to be careful about.

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]]> By: mtiohttp://under30ceo.com/dude-where%e2%80%99s-my-time/#comment-1654 mtio Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:54:03 +0000 http://under30ceo.com/?p=2817#comment-1654 Great reminder - definitely going on my computer, tv, xbox, etc... Are you "spending" time or "investing" time?<br><br>Another easy task for staying on track: Write down, before you go to bed or leave the office, 3-5 things you need to accomplish the next day. When you start up in the morning, there's no "get going" time wasted. You know what you need to do and can dive in right away. Great reminder – definitely going on my computer, tv, xbox, etc… Are you “spending” time or “investing” time?

Another easy task for staying on track: Write down, before you go to bed or leave the office, 3-5 things you need to accomplish the next day. When you start up in the morning, there's no “get going” time wasted. You know what you need to do and can dive in right away.

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