Author: Randy Elster

Learning how to cope with not getting everything done is just as important as getting more done.

—Stuart Levine

HT: What’s Best Next: How the Gospel Transforms the Way You Get Things Done by Matt Perman

I’ve noticed that the things we do every day are things we tend to get very good at (if they line up with our strengths). If there is something you want to get good at, and which makes a difference for you and others and your organization, don’t leave it to chance or good intentions (even the good intentions of your next action list). Do it as part of a routine every day. The best way to do this is to work it into your daily workflow routine.

—Matt Perman

HT: What’s Best Next: How the Gospel Transforms the Way You Get Things Done by Matt Perman

You tame time through a routine—knowing what’s around the corner, and knowing how much time you have to do it. Not all of your time is routine, but enough needs to be to create a framework.

—Bradley Blakeman

HT: What’s Best Next: How the Gospel Transforms the Way You Get Things Done by Matt Perman

Living by your own creative tendencies, rationalizations, and emotional whims will not suffice. Sheer perspiration will come only from organizing your energy and holding yourself accountable with some sort of routine.

—Scott Belsky

HT: What’s Best Next: How the Gospel Transforms the Way You Get Things Done by Matt Perman