Time Management, Laziness, and Life

 

Over the years, I have learned that one of the best time management questions is "What would a lazy person do?"

Why?

• A lazy person would say no to more projects.
• A lazy person would use Zoom instead of driving an hour for a 20 minute meeting.
• A lazy person would not feel compelled to finish bad books.
• A lazy person would encourage brief reports that get to the point.
• A lazy person would not use three words where one would do.
• A lazy person would take naps.
• A lazy person would not over-pack.
• A lazy person would not have time for regrets.
• A lazy person would talk to dogs.
• A lazy person would hire a professional rather than squandering a chunks of time producing an amateurish result.
• A lazy person would not think that hard work is better than smart work.
• A lazy person would not feel guilty when away from the job.
• A lazy person would not miss medical appointments or the kid's ball game.
• A lazy person would listen for meaning.
• A lazy person would have time for birthdays.
• A lazy person would be in the moment.
• A lazy person would never gulp a cup of fine coffee.