It is difficult to convey some of the changes one day of focused organizing can make when you see just one Before and one After photo. There are usually so many more piles, boxes, and clutter accumulated than a single photo can detail. The following series of pictures circles the room at the beginning of a session and at the end of the eight hours.
TIME LOST #1
John is an author, publisher, and independent movie producer who was adding some of his outside office equipment to his home office.
TIME LOST #2
He was bringing in an assistant to work on a production the very next morning so they needed space for two people in this setting.
TIME LOST #3
In addition, John was frustrated by the loss of time each day. Because he was involved in several pursuits simultaneously, he needed to have systems to track and prioritize projects.
TIME LOST #4
Along with the stacks and boxes of papers, there were numerous books, CDs, and electronic cords.Could he make the change in one day so that the new equipment being delivered in the morning, along with the new assistant, would fit?
TIME LOST #5
He had numerous books, CDs, electronic cords, and papers everywhere. It seemed almost impossible that he could be ready for the new equipment being delivered in the morning, along with the new assistant.
TIME LOST #6
With no idea where to begin, could John possibly make this change by the next morning?
TIME FOUND #1
At the end of our 8 hours together, John knew what and where his priorities were. When he came into the office the next day, he was focused.
TIME FOUND #2
Besides having a Daily Action system, he used the Paper Tiger filing software to reference his electronic cords, CDs, and books, as well as papers.
TIME FOUND #3
This area was set up to house the main monitor on the corner shelf. If was for editing and would be in the next day. The table on the right would be for his assistant to work with two additional monitors.
TIME FOUND #4
A day of developing systems can involve all areas that contribute to your productivity. It is not about being neat and pretty. That is often a bonus, but the process is about helping you to be as effective and efficient as you can be in whatever setting you are working.
TIME FOUND #5
Yes, there really was an "8-Hour Miracle!™" for John. He knew that both he and the editing assistant would be able to use the space for maximum productivity. He was exhilarated at the end of the day!
TIME FOUND #6
At the end of our 8 hours together, John knew what and where his priorities were. When he came into the office the next day, he was focused.