I’m in the process of writing a book on developing student leaders. While that really sounds cool and admirable – I quickly realized that one doesn’t just sit down and write a book (at least this someone – me! – doesn’t do it that way). I have a wide range of thoughts, quotes, and ideas that I need to organize. …
Meeting Planner/Organizer Worksheet
Welcome to TimMilburn.com I created The Meeting Planner/Organizer Worksheet (MPOW) in 2010. I’ve continued to make small tweaks to it over the years. It has been my most downloaded pdf. So I’m glad you’re here. I designed this one-page PDF to help you cover all the bases – before, during and after your meeting. My best ideas on running an effective …
Different Strategies
One person decides on a certain outcome that’s needed. Plans and strategies are put into place that guide the person toward and to the desired result. Another person decides what the right thing to do is and does it everyday. There isn’t a set point of arrival or completion. Only a steady effort and discipline to work at daily priorities. …
My Top 3 Excuses
All this talk about productivity, calendaring, discipline, and consistency on a daily basis. You people reading this blog might start to get the wrong idea. I’m not as good as the posts I’ve been writing this week. While I will admit that I am pretty proud of the fact that I stuck with, worked hard, and completed P90X…I had my …
One Calendar To Rule Them All
Continuing with the theme of planning from yesterday’s post (read it here), I want to share some observations about my calendar. 1. I have one calendar. You might walk into my office and see a calendar hanging on the wall, but that’s not my calendar. The calendar that shows me the date on my desktop isn’t my calendar either. I …
Love It When A Plan Comes Together
The title of this post is one of the classic lines from the 80’s TV show, The A Team. Colonel Hannibal Smith usually cites it toward the end of the show (while lighting his victory cigar). It’s the plan that helps them save the day. It’s the plan that helps the good guys beat the bad guys. It’s the plan …