How Much Time Are You Losing?

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On day three of creation, God separated the land from the sea and named them. We have looked at how land represents the whole concept of entering into work and we have identified four characteristics (K.A.S.H.) of the sea which are helpful in defining an operating strategy for your business. (1) Invest in Knowledge, (2) Take Responsibility for your Attitude, (3) Develop your Skills and last not but not least, the “H” which is for Habits. (4) Develop Good Habits and they will serve you well.

Isaiah said. “Thus says the LORD, who makes a way in the sea, and a path in the mighty waters;” The Hebrew for the word “way” is “derek” which literally means, “A custom, a beaten track, a course of life, a mode of action”. The sea has paths and in following those paths and cooperating with them, one can gain significant efficiencies in ocean travels that others who ignore them cannot make.

Falling into a good habit is like catching a current in the sea. It gives you acceleration and advantage. It gives you unseen, but powerful operational efficiencies. Consider information, for example. While it is good to have information, the real key is “information retrieval”. How quickly can you put your hands on the information you need to make decisions, serve a customer, etc? Experts say the average person loses an hour a day looking for things. How much time do you spend just looking for documents or important email because you can’t remember how you saved them or because there is so much clutter? Create a consistent “way” of storing information, (a system) that is easy to follow and watch your efficiency and peace of mind increase!