Introduction

Time is a consumable commodity that equals the playing field amongst the rich and poor, successful and seeking, experienced and neophyte. Time is the one commodity that we all can choose to either give away for free or turn it into a million-dollar moment. We make or break these moments by our perception of time, how we value it and, most importantly, how we manage it.

What separates the masters of time management from the novice is simple; masters know, understand, and leverage the power of time. Every moment is spent looking for problems and turning them into opportunities. Plans are devised with intention and strategy to capture the small, necessary steps that create major, benefiting solutions. Masters know which the most important items are to focus on in their practice while leaving room for urgent and unpredictable events.

Effective time managers experience exceptional productivity, high rewards, calm schedules, less stress, confidence, and increased profits. They are happier in life because they have time to explore hobbies outside of their professional world, family moments are never missed, and healthy living is a lifestyle.

Becoming a master, time manager starts with the understanding of how organized time flows.

Research has consistently demonstrated that when clear goals are associated with learning, it occurs more easily and rapidly. With that in mind, let’s review our goals.

At the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Know the difference between Time Management and Organized Time
• Set goals so you AIM-SMART
• Create powerful To-Do Lists and plan each day’s activities in a more efficient, productive manner
• Organize your workspace and workflow by knowing what’s urgent and important
• Delegate more efficiently and audit through trust and validation
• Prioritize based on level of effort and impact of tasks
• Schedule your entire life so you get done more, stress less, and focus on what brings you joy

Your Starting Point

As we’ve said many times in other courses and articles, you can’t change what you don’t acknowledge. The purpose of knowing your starting point is to get you thinking about the time management strategies you are already using and where you need to improve.

Answer the following questions in the comments below the course:

• What are your biggest time wasters?
• What are you currently doing to manage your time?
• What could you be doing better?
• If you came away from this course with only one thing, what would that be?

Before we jump into the flow of organized time, we’re going to unpack the myths of time management, what commonly holds people back from having organized time, and how to overcome those obstacles.