Here we are at week 3 already of our 13-week self improvement plan.  How is your progress going?  I think Mr. Franklin would be proud of us.

I noticed a big difference after our week 1 focus on temperance.  I’ve already lost a few pounds and feel much better and more energetic.  And week 2 led to a more positive mind-state and better relationships with my family and business associates.

I guess this plan works!

So moving along, our topic for week 3 is:  Order

Ben Franklin defined order as, “Let all your things have their places. Let each part of your business have its time.”

This is a HUGE one for me!

I must admit to be being a bit compulsive when it comes to tidiness … much to my family’s chagrin.  However, I believe strongly that when things are put back where they belong it leads to much more ‘order’ and far less chaos – which of course leads to a greater sense of peace.  There’s nothing worse than living in an environment that is filled with clutter and disarray, which inevitably leads to the mounting stress caused by looking for things that you need 5 minutes (or less) before you actually need them!

The second portion of Franklin’s definition of order – in my view – falls into the category of time management, which is one of the core self improvement principles I cover here on this blog.  (if you haven’t already, take a few moments to read my time management post)

For me, time management is really the starting point for personal development and productivity, so I’m glad it is part of our ongoing plan here at week 3.

So then, we have our weekly focus – order.  Let’s get organized and productive this week!

To Success,
- Scott