Big plans and aspirational goals give life meaning. But sometimes, instead of inspiring action, they overwhelm the achievable (and maybe mundane) tasks necessary for turning the dream into reality.

Get ahead of the routine tasks to make space for mission messiness. It could be the difference between success and mayhem.

Setting a clear, simple structure now makes sense for how you organize your files, take notes, allocate your time…and eventually how you grow your business.

It took a deadline to get this blog started.  What are the critical deadlines you need to think about and plan for as you enter the new year?