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The CEO Code
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The CEO Code

by David Rohlander
March 2013
Intermediate to advanced
240 pages
4h 54m
English
Career Press
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Chapter 6

ACTION

One of my favorite affirmations is “I do it now or write it down.” All of my clients are given a 3 × 5 card with this affirmation written on it to be used as a reminder. You will see it pinned to their bulletin boards or on their desk, and they are always asking for extras to give to their people. This habit helps ensure that nothing will fall through the cracks.

Writing things down is important. During a seminar, one of my clients shared a cute saying: “The shortest pencil is longer than the longest memory.” The added bonus to writing things down is that you have peace of mind, because you are not trying to remember a treasure trove of trivia. Your mind becomes free to create, plan, and complete high-priority tasks that advance ...

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