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Daily plan

Published: Wednesday, 06 February 2013

My most productive days, the days I enjoy the most, and the ones that inspire me the most are the days where I have an extensive pre-written to-do list that encompasses every single to-do item from my head.  Through working through that list of non-urgent errands and important large projects, I accomplish a lot and feel good about doing it.

Then after a good day's work, I sit down and write a list to prepare for the next day of good work.

My daily plan is basically a brain dump.  I start with all the major projects I'm working on at the moment.  Then I write down all the things I have to do under those headings.  Just everything I can possibly think of regarding those items that are my responsibility.  Including following up with people to make sure they've done their jobs.

After I've dumped my brain, I work my way through.

At the end of the day, most of the tasks will still be there.  But for some projects that I have moved forward a lot, there will be a new set of items that need to be done.

And so the cycle continues.

About Me

Marita ChengForbes named me a world's top 50 woman in tech & 30 Under 30. I founded Robogals and Aipoly and was Young Australian of the Year 2012. Currently working on robotics company Aubot. I'm the youngest Member of the Order of Australia (AM) and I give speeches around the world.

I tweet @maritacheng and I'm on Facebook.

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