How to Complete Big Projects
Big projects. It seems that I live my professional life from one big project to the next. Each new event or change is another big project. I love it. However many people don't. They get overwhelmed by the daunting tasks. They get so nervous about the monumental project that they never begin or they get so wrapped up in all the little details that they quit halfway through. I've faced both of these extremes, but sometimes you just have to get things done. You have to grit your teeth, buckle down and get dirty. Here are some of the things I've learned that help me complete those big projects. 1. Set a deadline. I don't know about you, but if I don't have a set time to complete a task, it may never get done. We need to set a reasonable timeline to accomplish our goals. Some projects can be done in a few minutes, others a few years. Either way think about how long you will need to accomplish the goal and set a time ...