Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now. ALAN LAKEIN BringFutureNowPlanPresentSomething
Putting $10.00 in the bank or talking to your stockbroker about your investment plans are activities that will move you toward your goal. ALAN LAKEIN ActivityBankDollarGoalInvestmentPlanPutStockbrokerTalk
Keep it visible, and use it as a guide to action as you go through the day. ALAN LAKEIN ActionDayGuideThroughUseVisible
You can do an activity. Activities are steps along the way to a goal. Let’s say you desire security. ALAN LAKEIN ActivityAlongDesireGoalSecurityStepWay
One of the secrets of getting more done is to make a TO DO List every day. ALAN LAKEIN DayDecretDoDoneEveryListMakeMoreTo
Review our priorities, ask the question; what’s the best use of our time right now? ALAN LAKEIN AskBestNowPriorityQuestionReviewRightTimeUse
You cannot do a goal. Long-term planning and goal-setting must therefore be complemented by short-term planning. This kind of planning requires specifying activities. ALAN LAKEIN ActivityComplementGoalGreatLongPlanSetSpecificTerm
