Git R Done

"Git R Done" is a saying made famous by Larry the Cable Guy (whose name is not actually Larry and who is not actually a cable guy). It is the redneck version of the Nike add "Just Do it." Whether you subscribe to the southern version or the Fortune 500 version, we all need to do something. Every organizations values those employees that get things done. People who can get jobs done well, timely, and on budget get promoted to higher positions. Here are six quick pointers that have helped me. If it was not for these six things, I would have never finished many projects.

1. Prioritize the things you need to do.

Every task has a level of urgency and importance. There are four possible combinations. Understanding this will help us to prioritize the things we must get done.

• Not important, not urgent
• Not important, urgent
• Important, not urgent
• Important, urgent

2. Just start...do not procrastinate. Sometimes the best thing to do is to just get started.

3. Learn the art of self-motivation. Do not wait for your boss to motivate you into action; you may not like how it is done. If you are self-employed or do not have direct supervision, the ability to motivate yourself is a must. Give yourself rewards for accomplishing tasks. When facing decisions about what you need to do, ask yourself what will give you the greatest sense of satisfaction or relief when it is done--then do it.

4. Focus on what you are doing and stay on task. Plan ahead to eliminate known distractions.

5. Don't be afraid to ask for help. It is better to finish well with a little help than it is to not finish on you own.

6. Be accountable. Individuals that can work well without someone to be accountable to are rare.

There are more elements that help us get things done, but these six have helped me finish many projects.

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