Nine Things That Keep Us From Getting Things Done

• Posted by Geoffrey G. Gussis on August 9th, 2005


• Filed in Guides, Tips and Practice Pointers

LifeHacker points to an article by David Pollard that should be an interesting read for all in-house counsel who feel that they aren’t achieving what they want to.  David identifies nine things that can keep you from getting things done:

"The nine things are; Fear, Lack of Self-Confidence, Lack of Knowledge, Trying to Do Too Much Alone, Trying to Do Too Much, Loss of Self, Lack of Energy, Lack of Reward, & It Can’t Be Done."

David also gives suggestions for how to overcome the barriers.  Link: Nine Things That Keep Us From Getting Things Done : Lifehacker.  Need additional help? You might want to try applying the Pareto Principle (or the 80/20 rule) to your personal and professional life.  Read more in an article by Richard Koch.