• The Secret of the World’s Most Productive People: Make a Plan and Stick To It

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    “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” That’s what Abraham Lincoln said, anyway. According to American history, he achieved quite a bit in his tenure as the 16th American president. What was Abe’s secret? Making a plan – or in this case, preparing an axe. (If you’re interested, you can also take a look at another historical superhero of productivity – Ben Franklin, according to productivity influencer Thomas Frank).

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    Your plan for the day (or week, month, year) is truly the axe that helps you chop down the tree in front of you – whether that’s a monumental project, new business launch, or just a freakishly long To-Do list.

    • Your plan forces you to be hyper-focused and ruthlessly diligent.
    • Your plan keeps your eyes on the target.
    • Your plan helps you slay your goals – and become a champion at productivity.

    Abe knew the secret sauce. The secret sauce is in the preparation.

    In the following article, we’ll talk about the secret of the world’s most productive people – making a plan and sticking to it.

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