Alan Lakein Quotes

• Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now.

  Alan Lakein

  Leadership, Military, Future

  "The Importance of Planning Ahead" by Karen Trepte, www.huffingtonpost.com. November 7, 2017.

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• One of the secrets of getting more done is to make a TO DO List every day, keep it visible, and use it as a guide to action as you go through the day.

  Alan Lakein

  Wisdom, Secret, Use

  Alan Lakein (1974). “How to get control of your time and your life”, Signet Book

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• 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. You can do an activity. Activities are steps along the way to a goal. Let's say you desire security. 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

  Business, Moving, Talking

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• Review our priorities, ask the question; what's the best use of our time right now?

  Alan Lakein

  Inspirational, Focus, Priorities

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• In all planning you make a list and you set priorities.

  Alan Lakein

  Focus, Priorities, Lists

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