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Do first things first. Don't let others sidetrack you with their
demands.
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Don't
use computers to compulsively rewrite and edit documents.
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Stop insisting
that every task is done perfectly.
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Don't
over commit yourself.
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Never
agree to do something just to impress or please other people.
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Schedule
a catch-up day. Organize your desk and then keep it that way.
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When someone
asks if you have a minute, don't be afraid to say no.
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Set
aside blocks of 'do not disturb' time.
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Make
phone calls right before lunch or at the end of the day when the person will be
anxious to get off the phone.
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Review
your priorities every day. Tackle high priorities first.
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Don't underestimate
the amount of time it will take to complete a task.
