Clearing Roadblocks
Yet what if you can’t even get this far – so cluttered is the path in front of you? This usually means there’s a roadblock preventing you getting started. A roadblock so large, what’s more, that you cannot see the road ahead because of it. In Getting Things Done (2001), executive coach David Allen accepts that your first job may be to create the sense of control and focus you need for the journey – perhaps clearing that major project or task by writing a list of everything you need to do to move that project forward.
This may be a struggle, although as long as you remain clear about the intention of making headway towards your goals, you should soon manage to navigate the obstacle. And even with the roadblock, Covey’s timetable ...
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