Guest Blogger: Bob Craig
I’m wondering when you do your thinking about what you are doing. Bill Gates sees and thinks differently than most people do. He has an amazing ability to find the flaws, or see opportunities, or connect the dots. He can zoom in to details with precision or zoom out to the big picture. He can flip back in time or fast forward to the future. He also has the ability to focus on the merits of the idea or innovation before worrying about the business case. Chances are, you could benefit from Bill’s thinking skills, even if it simply means getting a new perspective on your problems.
First in his thought pattern is Prioritize. The question is “What’s the best thing you should be thinking about?” It starts here. Since time is your most limited and precious resource, this is about asking whether the problem is even worth your time. Before you throw more time at it, figure out whether it’s worth it. Is it significant? How much time should you spend on it? Think like Bill: Today what is your priority?
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