Focus on the things you can control

When I was first introduced to this concept I was gobsmacked at the huge list I made, and other lists I made regarding many aspects of my life.  Refer to Chapter 13

It is from these concepts (you will start noticing heaps of annoying things from other people).  Good habits can be encouraged/developed, all of which will stick to you throughout your life.  You can train yourself. The first reaction to those who live life in a les o-fare manner will most likely “poo hoo” this idea in the first instance.  It is not difficult to introduce this idea slowly and then suddenly realise it does make good sense, saves time along the way as well as pleases others who work alongside you.  Here are a few basic examples.  If you:

1. Drop something, pick it up.
2. Make a mess, clean it up.
3. Borrow stuff, give it back when you are finished
4. Do a few jobs, put the tools/equipment away when finished
5. Dirty tools, clean them
6. Break things, replace them
7. Use the last roll of “loo” paper, replace it NOW
8. If the car is low on petrol, fill it up

How many times do you notice some folk just stand back and hope a rescuer will appear to do the dirty work!  Experiment with making your own lists and you will soon start observing the habits of others.  There will definitely be rewards for this effort. Proactive people will probably be prone to adopt these ideas.

What am I getting at?  Surprisingly there is a relationship between these concepts/disciplines/habits that do affect planning and time management as well as spending versus saving.