Are You Ready for Summer?
There’s a Jewish proverb that says, “Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty.” I was recently asked about…
There’s a Jewish proverb that says, “Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty.”
I was recently asked about my plans…my plans for the summer, that is. I immediately thought of vacations, baseball tournaments and beach time. What I didn’t immediately think about is appropriately planning my work and other responsibilities so that the fun times don’t become a burden.
My friends at Five Capitals have created a “Summer Planning” worksheet that I have found extremely helpful. You can download a copy here for FREE.
Take a few minutes and plan out your summer. In doing so, you’ll set yourself up to be refreshed and ready when September rolls around.
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