Ohio Valley Region – Design Build Institute of America

Contributed by Tommy Lanham

There is an
ancient Hebrew proverb that says, “Be very careful, then, how you live-not as
unwise but as
wise, making the most of every opportunity.” Many “experts” teach
that in order to be more productive you must manage your time better. I
disagree! It depends more on us “making the most of every opportunity.”

Sales
consultant and author Myers Barnes says, “Time management has nothing to do
with the clock, but everything to do with organizing and controlling your
participation in certain events that coordinate with the clock. Einstein
understood time management is an oxymoron. It cannot be managed. You can’t save time, lose time, turn back the
hands of time or have more time tomorrow than today. Time is unemotional,
uncontrolled, unencumbered. It moves forward regardless of circumstances and,
in the game of life, creates a level playing field for everyone.” Getting
things depends more on focus and “making the most of every opportunity” than it
does time management.

Let’s look
at three ways to focus on being more productive:

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I came across this video by Leopardo Companies, Inc.explaining design-build.  This video is very well done.  I highly recommend all contractors great such a video.  If you have one, share it with us.