My friends and family can tell you that I am a pretty big fan of the Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida. It is, hands down, my favorite vacation destination. In my opinion the attention to detail and customer service displayed by Disney “cast members” is magic and second to none. When I found a series of business books written by former Executive Vice President of Operations of the Walt Disney World® Resort I started reading.
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In Time Management Magic: How To Get More Done Every Day And Move From Surviving To Thriving
“Everyone knows what he or she should and should not be doing, but for some reason many of us don’t act on that knowledge. ‘Someday’ is not a day of the week.” – Lee Cockerell
I am a busy business owner, a mom of three, a wife, a daughter, a community member, and on, and on… I am always on the lookout for better ways to keep track of my schedule and those ever growing to-do lists.
In the book, Lee explains with story why time management is so important and then he shows you step by step how to do it for yourself. He provides a list of supplies and illustrated examples where he shows you how to use the planner.
For his system he recommends using a paper based planner versus exclusively relying on mobile apps. He specifically recommends the Day-Timer Daily Planner Refill January 2017 – December 2017, Two Page Per Day, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2″, Desk Size, Traditional (928001701)
He suggests using it along with a tri-tip pen, which is a pen with a black ink pen, red ink pen and mechanical pencil lead along with a built in eraser. The author calls his pen a time management magic wand. The Cross Tech3+ Multifunction Pen with Stylus, Satin Black with Chrome Plated Appointments (AT0090-3)
I have tried Lee’s system and I like it. I haven’t mastered it yet. But I am getting there and I do feel more in control of my life when I discipline myself to use my planner and special “magic wand” planner pen.
If you are swimming in to-do lists like I was, and that darned “Someday” never seems to show up on your calendar either, then I recommend you take this book and the author’s time/life management system out for a spin.