Introduction: The power of time management

Notes on Introduction:

1. I remember reading the story of Morgenstern's realization that she was not organized and if she didn't get it together, her child would never see the light of day. She also talks about how organization helps someone be prepared. That's what I really want to be able to do.
2. Another powerful statement is that "organizing is not a mysterious talent but rather a completely learnable skill...I'd been diving into the piles instead of starting with a plan" (p. 2). That is what I want to formulate--a PLAN!
3. Morgenstern talks about having organized files and database--that would be heaven...to be able to go to my file of videos and pull out the video for a day (instead of reading the nearly illegible, fading titles on every single video), or to be able to pull out the resources needed to work on a paper without having to search for the last draft I was working on... that would be awesome!
4. Here is the key: "Being organized, whether with your space or time, is all about being ready. It's about feeling in command so that you are prepared to handle all of the opportunities, distractions, and surprises life throws your way" (p. 3). This is (sadly) part of the reason I did not go to France and England--because I was not prepared to go.
5. Morgenstern encourages reading the organization of space before organizing time. What do you think? I can definitely relate to studies that show "we lose an average of one to two hours per day searching for missing items..." (p. 4). Amen to that (unfortunately)!
6. I especially appreciate the statement that this program honors who we are, and provides flexibility. That is what I need!

Questions:

• What is included in Part Two of the new edition?
• What do you relate to in the Introduction?
• What do you think about starting with the organizing of space before we read about time? Personally, I need to do both!