The Most Important Direction For Effective Planning

While our ability to be flexible and resilient and change direction is important, planning first is essential. It’s a way to arrange how things will go ideally, and even if they don’t go that way, it will still help you keep focused and remain calm so you can be more flexible and resilient. This approach will be helpful as we enter the busy holiday season full of plans and events and be a tool to carry through the rest of the year as well. This week, episode 229 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about the most important direction for effective planning!

In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I’m giving you a framework and perspective that’s going to simplify the concept of planning and help you execute your plans with confidence and clarity, regardless of what you’re planning.

I cover the following topics:

• The essence of “backwards” planning by visualizing the end result you’re aiming to achieve: “Begin with the end in mind,” as coined by Stephen R. Covey in his book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
• Using the example of planning a Thanksgiving dinner to break down the 5 parts of planning anything.
• How to take this framework beyond event planning and use it in all other areas of your life. 

Remember, planning is a powerful tool that empowers you to create the life you desire. By starting with the end in mind and embracing the key elements of planning, you can transform your vision into reality.

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Chapters

• 0:00 The Most Important Direction For Effective Planning
• 2:49 The concept of "Beginning with the End in Mind" from Dr. Stephen Covey's book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People."
• 5:22 Using the example of planning a traditional Thanksgiving dinner to illustrate the five parts of effective planning.
• 11:45 Lisa extends the principles of planning beyond event hosting to setting personal goals, new projects, and managing daily tasks.
• 14:34 The importance of course correction and flexibility in planning.
• 16:53 Embrace the art of planning and start with the end in mind.