The Assistant Files by Elizabeth Gilbert
In cooperation with Ops Boss Coaching
I heard Gary Keller say, “Have a perfect day by noon.” What he meant by that was, by noon every day, you should have accomplished your highest priority. That does not mean you will have every item on your never-ending…
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When I was in high school in the early ’90’s, my friends and I would carry around spiral-bound planners and argue who had the prettiest planner. We didn’t use stickers or washi tape to decorate our planners. We were minimalists…
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In a perfect world, you would be the super hero and everything that needed your attention would get it. In a perfect world, you would deal with these incoming request with ease, always knowing the answer, and always completing your…
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The concept of using deadlines to get more done is not new. When you have to get something done, set a deadline for yourself as to when you will accomplish it. It’s like forcing yourself into vacation mode. Miraculously we…
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My husband and I have come to the conclusion that we have reached a crossroads in our lives. We both turned 39 years old (he in December and I in January), and we had to let our cat Karley go…
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As my agent Ron Henderson and I get better and better in our roles, here’s one thing we’ve learned that will save you time and make both of you more efficient. We receive offers in one of two ways: it’s…
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I hear this question from assistants quite often, “I have so much to do. How can I make sure it all gets done and nothing falls through the cracks?” A common solution is time blocking. This is where you make…
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The photo is of my deck and my Chromebook just a few days ago around 10:00 AM. Recently, I had been feeling like I couldn’t concentrate in my…
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