Inspired by an episode of EMPowered Radio (https://macroswithem.com/pages/podcast) , Sarah is listing her top 10 Standard Operating Procedures or rules for planning and life management.
The summary:
Take your time to plan well, FIRST.
No task left behind / Airtight Task ManagementEpisode mentioned: https://theshubox.com/2026/02/blp-ep-288-your-guide-to-airtight-task-management.html
Planning goes in the planning container - once you have your list, you execute and focus on the task at hand
One source of truth!!!!
Control your inputs.
Planning doesn’t occur in a vacuum - have a communication planLazy Genius Ep mentioned: https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/lazy/familymeetings
Use the tools that make you happy and fit your current life circumstances. Switch if you want, but you better have a really good reason.
Watch your energy and remember you are a human — even during the planning phases.
For the most part, TRY to remain faithful to your list. (goes hand in hand with making a realistic list!!!!)
Be willing to iterate - don’t let planning box you in too tightly!!!
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