Top 10 Rules for Planning & Life Management EP 323

Inspired by an episode of EMPowered Radio (https://macroswithem.com/pages/podcast) , Sarah is listing her top 10 Standard Operating Procedures or rules for planning and life management.

The summary:

Take your time to plan well, FIRST.

No task left behind / Airtight Task ManagementEpisode mentioned: https://theshubox.com/2026/02/blp-ep-288-your-guide-to-airtight-task-management.html

Planning goes in the planning container - once you have your list, you execute and focus on the task at hand

One source of truth!!!!

Control your inputs.

Planning doesn’t occur in a vacuum - have a communication planLazy Genius Ep mentioned: https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/lazy/familymeetings

Use the tools that make you happy and fit your current life circumstances. Switch if you want, but you better have a really good reason.

Watch your energy and remember you are a human — even during the planning phases.

For the most part, TRY to remain faithful to your list. (goes hand in hand with making a realistic list!!!!)

Be willing to iterate - don’t let planning box you in too tightly!!!