96. The Law of Timeliness
The ability to act faster than anyone else can be your greatest asset.
Time is the currency of the twenty-first century. Your ability to set priorities and then to move fast and get the job done quickly and well is the most valued set of time management skills in the workplace today.
Develop a “sense of urgency.” Only 2 percent of the population have a sense of urgency, and they eventually outpace everyone else.
People today are impatient. Even instant gratification is no longer fast enough. Speed and execution are associated with value in people’s minds. When you get a reputation for being the kind of person who gets the job done fast, responsibilities, opportunities, and rewards will gravitate toward you like iron ...
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