Things will always take longer than what you think even if you think they’re going to take longer than you think they will.
1. Start NOW
This is a lot easier said than done.
A significant number of us put things off as long as we can but if you think you can do something in a day, don’t wait until the last day to do it. What if it turns out you can’t do it in a day? Regardless of whether you’re certain it will just take one day, its better to get it down now than staying up until 4am completing it. The worst case scenario is that you finish it earlier and don’t have to stress about it.
Completing it early isn’t an issue, in fact, it could permit time for some editing that will make a big difference in the final product. I know it seems simple, but seriously, just start!
2. Plan for the Worst
Pessimism never helped anyone, right? Wrong. Being overly pessimistic can be crippling, but being optimistic can as well.
Anticipating the worst doesn’t mean being in despair. What it means is implies being tolerant that things might not go as arranged. Technology can fail at any moment, often with little to no notice. Various social issues can and often do arise in each of our lives at the least favourable times. The lesson here: endeavor to do things quickly, but acknowledge and plan for the fact that nothing ever runs as smoothly as it possibly could.
3. Have a Plan
Plan out every single little detail.
There is value in planning things out. It helps you to commit to getting things done and it helps to prepare you for anything because you never know what will happen.
You’re not perfect and that’s alright! This has been valid for everyone who has ever accomplished anything great and it will be valid for you as well. It won’t be easy doing this if you haven’t already been doing it but stick with it, and I’m sure it will work out.
