Posted on December 20, 2011 by Dave Crenshaw
Soon you’ll get the opportunity to enjoy a very special time of year. Certainly the holidays are a great time to enjoy being with friends and family, but that’s not what I mean. I’m talking about that special time I like to call “Headstart Week.” In this brief video, I discuss what Headstart Week is, why it’s so important, and what to do during it. I'll also show you how you can join others in making a public commitment so that you plan for the new year and make it you best ever.   Action Steps:
  1. Watch this video and ask yourself: "Do I have a scheduled time and action plan to get organized and prepare for the coming year?” If not,
    • Pull out your calendarand schedule two days during Headstart Week (or anytime in January, if needed) to get productive and organized and to plan out the coming year.
    • Make a commitment, in particular a public commitment. Tell the people around you that you're not going to be available during those two days.
    • Follow-through. When the time comes, do it. Do what you plan to do on those two days.
  2. Click here to learn more about how Dave Crenshaw’s coaching programs can help you get the most out of Headstart Week.
  3. Comment on this page and tell everyone what your two days are and what you plan to do with the time.
  Principles to Learn:
  1. Headstart Week is that special window of time between Christmas and New Year’s. During this time you are less likely to be interrupted.
  2. Headstart Week is a great opportunity to get focused, get organized and get more productive so you can have a head start on the coming year.
  3. By making a public commitment, you increase your level of internal commitment and increase the likelihood that you follow through.
 
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  • Michael Tasner

    I will be doing two days next week Wed and Thursday

  • Sherri

    I commit to spending December 27 and 28 to Headstart Days, which are booked as All Day Events on my calendar.  Great idea!

  • Maureen

    This is great!! 29  and 30. MO

  • Blanche

    Great idea … especially making it public to hold me accountable! December 30 & 31!

  • Mohsin Amarjee

    Making a commitment on 29th and 30th to watch time management tutorials again and start following the basic fundamentals. Also try hard on avoiding switch-tasking, which is so common for me.

  • http://thintopia.com/blog Micah Stubblefield

    I’m doing this. 12/27 – 12/28

  • Mtomasi

    I will be calendar planning and system writing on December 27th and 28th.

  • http://www.facebook.com/JonathanKentDuncan Jonathan Duncan

    I like taking that whole week off from work.

    • http://www.DaveCrenshaw.com Dave Crenshaw

      That’s good. I’d still suggest taking one or two of those days to prep for the new year so you have a head start on the rest of the world.

  • Jonathan

    Thanks for the reminder, Dave!  12/27

  • Jason

    Thank you Dave. I have done something similar to this for years and it has helped me accomplish many goals, although I’ve spread it out over that whole week. I will choose a 2 day window and go for it, thanks for this advice. I look forward to reading The Six Invaluable Factors of Business, thank you for sending.

  • Lisa Pevateaux

    I am Headstarting on December 29 and 30 :)  

  • Rebecca

    December 27-28 are dedicated to organizing and planning for the coming year!

    • http://www.DaveCrenshaw.com Dave Crenshaw

      Thanks! A note to EVERYONE who is posting your dates. 

      Please:
      a) make a personal commitment to these dates to someone you know, as well (so you have even MORE accountability) AND
      b) come back and report on this page when you are done 

  • http://twitter.com/b160allen Brandon R Allen

    We have already started our planning for next year and we will be finishing up on the 29th and 30th.  Great video Dave. 

  • Jj

    27-29th of december :)

  • Nancy Davis

    I am Headstarting on Monday, December 26th and New Year’s Day….I like having a little time to ponder my ideas and commitments – and come back to them later in the week.  Thanks, Dave!

  • Rashid Rahsidov

    I just wanted to share that this year I was planing to do some thinking during the period between Christmas and New Year. I just didn’t know that it was called “Headstart”. I was nice to find out how it is called. Thank you, Dave :)

  • Ecoleman

    Wow, what a great way to keep our slowest week of the year productive!  I’ll be creating a strategic donor plan for 2012 today and Friday of this week.  Thanks for the insights!