Some people work on deadlines – cramming to get their work done before it’s due. At the final hour, quality will take a back seat to getting something done.
High performers however will work on timelines. They plan their work. In order to meet the deadline, they break up the work into chunks on their calendar, with room to spare. In this way, they can get a better result as they have time for quality and innovation.
Deadlines are when the work is due. Timelines are when it gets done.
What’s your big project right now? What is the next step or chunk you need to get done? When?