Organizing Success with Time-Blocking

We've said this before, and we'll say it again: Time is your greatest enemy. You could be the most successful agent in your market/state/country, but there's still a finite amount of time on the clock during which to get your work done.

What makes top producers as successful as they are is their utilization and optimization of time. Simply put: They plan their day and stick to it. And if you want to be successful, you will too.

Time-blocking in a nutshell

The secret to keeping your day organized and on point is time-blocking – assigning certain tasks to certain times of the day. This rigidity not only keeps you focused on the tasks you need to accomplish, but also works to deter distractions.

The premise is simple: you set your calendar for each day. This can be done with most mediums (Microsoft, Google, etc.), and is easy to implement. It doesn't stop with implementation, however, and there are some best practices to follow.

Starting out

So you've decided to block out your calendar and change time management as we know it forever. Good for you! Now take a step back, because there's some planning to do beforehand.

The first thing you want to do is pay close attention to the next few days. What are the tasks you do every day? Focus on these over the course of a week, writing down not only the tasks themselves, but also how much time it takes you to complete them. Once the week is over, spend some time to look over what your week entailed, and plan your calendar accordingly.