Even though I’ve never produced a major motion picture like Joss Whedon, I can totally relate to his multi-tasking mantras. The busier I am, the more effective at getting it all done, efficiency just kicks into overdrive. One of my favorite memories was one particular week during which I had a magazine deadline, and two major galas, one of which I was chairing, the other just a committee member. Oh, and mom of two, PTA president and educational foundation board member. Sleep? Meh. But it was fantastic, a beautiful symphony of action and delegation, because at the end of the day, completion was the only option. As I read this article, one of Joss’ quotes struck me as a common thought I had that week and regularly since: “‘Next actions’ is one of the most important things that you can say in any endeavor.”

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