1. Time is your most valuable resource. Don’t give time away easily or throw it away. Once it is gone—it is gone forever. Maximize every minute by setting goals and moving forward with results-oriented activities.  At the end of the day – Ask not what did I do today BUT what did I accomplish?  

2. Set your personal priorities by asking: Why am I on the payroll? What are my highest value activities? What is the most valuable use of my time? Make a list based on these priorities, stay focused and go conquer the day! 

3.   Start with the end in mind. Know what you want to achieve before you start an activity. Define the purpose of each meeting, interaction, service request or prospect follow up to keep you on target. A clear vision of what you want to achieve in the end will move you closer to achieve your priorities. 

4. By increasing the level of team communication, define goals, set clear expectations and identify responsibilities will assist in making the whole team more efficient, productive and happy.

5. Omit ‘time-wasters’ by honestly determining how you get side tracked or what specifically throws you off schedule. What causes you to not accomplish your priorities list? Create an action plan of how you can prevent these distractions from occurring in the future.

Amy Kosnikowski, Principal of Quintessential Marketing and Training, is a national speaker, educator and marketing solutions expert focused on improving the ROI in multifamily real estate assets.  Contact Amy at 704.496.4107 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..