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Ep. 233: The Value of Writing Things Down

Getting Things Done

ADVICE

Framing Projects in Past Tense

  • When writing down projects, frame them in the past tense as if they're already completed (e.g., "Bridge built" instead of "Build bridge").
  • This shift in perspective helps you see possibilities you might have missed and subconsciously frees your mind to focus on moving the project forward.
  • Regularly revisit your project list, framed in the past tense, to uncover new potential actions.
  • This technique can also be applied when coaching clients to help them unlock new perspectives and solutions.
  • Externalizing thoughts allows for a broader view of alternatives and promotes progress.

Write it down, make it happen.

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