Why do it now?
Some business people consistently meet their performance targets by dealing with the right issues in the right order. They are in control of colleagues relying on them. Do-It-Now people have to cope with stress in their business lives like everyone else, but their well-organized approach and ability to cope with the issues of the day in a timely fashion allow them to keep stress to a minimum. Finally, when Do-It-Now people go home, they leave work behind them entirely, knowing that their tasks are under control.

Analyzing others
Think about the people you work with. Divide them into Do-It-Now people and the Put-It-Off gang. Think about what distinguishes one group from the other:
  » Do-It-Now people will never need you to remind them to complete a task, and they will tell you when to expect the task to be done.
  » Conversely, you never know where you are with people who put things off. For example, they have difficulty with a task, they fail to inform you and you find out that something has gone wrong only when the completion date has passed.

Resolving to change
Decide now to become a Do-It-Now person! This may require you to make significant changes to the way you work. Getting organized may involve, for example, changing your filing system, using a new system for making decisions, or implementing a new way of prioritizing tasks. Remember, however, that it is also a matter of getting your attitude right when taking control of your work.