Starting Off With A Schedule

Schedule with sessions: This is an extension of a daily or weekly list. Whether you accomplish all on that list is unimportant as getting some things done. Outcomes are what schedules are about, and after.

Today, I had a swim session at noon and followed up with a ride session this evening. I committed to these two physical activities on my schedule, and did them. I am glad I did as to have procrastinated or postponed them due to inclement weather would have caused me suffer regret. Today’s session allowed my legs to heal after yesterday’s run. While preparing for a triathlon, we include sessions for all three disciplines, as well as more for a weaker discipline.

Scheduling is a task that we need to do. As leaders, we need to schedule regular meetings with our staff. We may schedule routine and project meetings, yet how often do you schedule a performance appraisal meeting, coaching or counseling session? Above all, do you stick to your schedule? Do you also respect your staff’s schedule? We should not expect them to drop everything just to pander to our flexible timelines. These are some activities worth scheduling:

1) Complete key tasks (including mundane matter, like chores).

2) Quiet time, meditation or prayer.

3) Meeting an old friend or business associate.

4) Learning one new thing, professional-linked or a hobby.

5) Reviewing your career plan, and list of dreams/aspirations.

6) Leading in a group meeting, or making a presentation.

7) Assisting in a charity cause.

8) Helping a staff out in a major task (by coaching or assisting).

9) Meet a leader and share your thoughts with him/her.

10) Commit to a daily exercise session.

What do you have scheduled for tomorrow? This week? Next week? This year? By the way, Ironman Canada 2011 applications open in less than three hours’ time.


Congratulations to Singaporeans - Daphne Wee, Adeline Khoo and Pauline Pang - for completing the grueling Ironman Canada! It was a hard day at the office.

YOG Moments fondly remembered.

Speedsters - what a fine club name for 5K specialists of all ages!