Richard Branson write: “I have always lived my life by making lists. These vary from lists of people to call, lists of ideas, lists of companies to set up, lists of people who can make things happen. I also have lists of topics to blog about, lists of tweets to send, and lists of upcoming plans. Each day I work through these lists. By ticking off each task, my ideas take shape and plans move forward. ”

Usually, you get excited by seeing tangible results in the near future. Drawing a weekly plan of sorts is a great way to visualize how you spend your time and how much (or little) you are giving to tasks you have or want to complete each week. You need a short timeline to sprint toward. Without a weekly (ans maybe even a daily) plan or sorts you will easily lose focus of what you really want to accomplish each week and become merely “busy.” Plotting and scheming are necessary for achieving significant results.

If you’re too busy to sit and make plans, you’ve lost sight of what really matters to you. You should never be too busy to be able to sit in the silence to meditate, pray, and write down your thoughts and plans.

Here are some tips for making lists:

1. Write down every single idea you have, no matter how big or small
2. Always carry a notebook
3. Find a list method that works for you. Doodles, bullet-points, charts what suits you best?
4. Make a list of small, manageable tasks to complete every day/every week
5. Make your goals measurable
6.  Mark off every completed task – this is satisfying and shows progress
7. Set far off, outlandish goals. What do you want to have achieved by the end of the year? by 2020? How about by 2050?
8. Include both personal and professional goals.
9. Celebrate your successes – then make new goals.

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