I just received a compelling email marketing piece from someone I admire and learn a lot from. But, I’m not going to pursue the offer.

I’ve got my own plan which I am following and don’t want to get distracted. That’s the major benefit of having a plan–sticking with it and saying ‘no’ to whatever comes down the pike. Not easy in this computer-based age when spending precious minutes or hours visiting vetted links or youtube postings is addictive. It takes focus and persistence to stay on your set path, but it’s essential.

My best tool for sticking with the plan, one I’ve talked about in the past and continue to use, is my little Radio Shack timer and my daily list. When I assign time slots to activities and to-do’s, they get done. I do schedule time for idle play and enjoy surfing too.

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