第17章 不要讓教訓再次重複 (3)(2 / 3)

If you do what you do, thoroughly, as you grow, planning to make it last for a very long time—you' ll have more freedom and less problems in the future.

If you do what you do with reserves of everything you need (including time, tools, money, advisors, etc.), you won' t be being irresponsible, or just putting things off until the last minute. (You can plan or take note of your reserves, ahead of time, thinking about it on and off—making it easy on yourself—not having to worry or spend a long time planning.)

For example, recently I had a luncheon meeting, in a nearby city that I' m not familiar with. Formerly, I would have worried in advance, spent lots of time with maps, spending time and energy. Before that I would have gone without directions, possibly coming late, anxious and worried.

Instead, I started a bit early so I had a reserve of time (which it turned out I needed. I got there just on time). I called for directions on the way, using my cellular phone. If I couldn' t reach someone for directions or get good directions, I had in mind two places I could stop at along the way and get directions. I also had in mind a friend who knew the city, who I could call if I had to. I estimated that I had a 50% chance of reaching him if I needed him—less than reserve, more of an emergency option.

I went there and got directions just in time, with reserves of time and ways of getting directions, and my plan was a thorough one.

We had a wonderful meeting, which I was fully focused on, not having to hurry. Best of all, I didn' t worry on the way or spend time being lost. I got directions just in time, thoroughly, with reserve.

Try it, you' ll like it! With this approach you can get lots more done, with far less effort, and with greater safety and more responsibility.