Filling the form

There’s a strategy that elite performers in any field do to achieve their results. It’s called “filling the form”.

They “fill the form” by completing the next possible step. When you’re in execution mode, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and confused. I have twenty five different things to do.. How will I do them all?

By filling the form. You do the smallest next step. You pick up the phone and call the other person. You send the email. You simply write down what needs to be done.

Surprisingly, your brain starts to relax and focus on the next task. By externalizing what needs to get done, you gain clarity and peace of mind, which puts you in a “flow” state. You’re able to work effortlessly.

Consider “filling the form” on your next project.

What is the smallest possible task that you can do to keep the ball rolling? How might you “fill the form” and get things done?