January 8th, 2010 
Maria Helm 
We have always asked ourselves “how can I get things done faster so I can accomplish more of my goals?” Sure. We all like that to happen. But really, the real question to ask is “how can I get more things done in a short period of time?”
There’s no magic formula. You cannot just miraculously pull a few extra hours for your day out of thin air. However, with careful planning and by using a couple of simple tools, getting things done faster may actually be possible. Let’s get started on the right foot. Here’s what you need to do first:
- Know where your time is going. Chances are you already own a smartphone. Figure out how to use its calendar function and use it. If you prefer the old-fashioned way, go to the store and buy a daily planner like this. Keep track of how you spend your time. Most of your log will show you’re investing your time in people or things not really important to you or your goals. Also, it’s important to use only one time management system. Whether you choose electronic or paper system, one consistent system will eliminate much wasted time spent searching for information.
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One of my favorite personal finance tips is to pay yourself first. The idea is that you should take any savings money immediately from your earnings and put it into a separate bank account. I’m saying this because if I wait until the end of the month to save what’s left, I would have probably spent it all.
No one wants to fail. Fear of failure is common, even immobilizing people, hindering them from pursuing or achieving their goals. But for some, success is an even greater source of fear, also resulting in inaction.
