Not to do list

A few years ago, I had the opportunity to read Jim Collins' Good to Great with a group of really smart people. We met monthly to discuss different topics from the book and apply them to our work. My favorite concept in the book is the idea of a not to do list. Collins found that really great companies had a list of things that they were not going to do or pursue. It was a lightbulb moment. I have revisited my own not to do list many times. I am a lot better at making to do lists followed by charts and some diagrams.

This week, I am working on my not to do list again. I drafted it last week but a few things keep coming up. I almost waivered today on one of the items. The great thing about the not to do list is that it gives you time for the things that you actually want to do but can never accomplish because your to do list is so long and simply unrealistic. It also helps you say no when you should say no.

The rest of the day finds me digging out of the remaining items for an upcoming kids consignment sale. My wise friend agreed that we were not going to have a garage sale. My goal is to remove 200 items from my house. If we make a little money, it will go on the mortgage. I have a lofty goal of liberating my life from my mortgage. It is a ways off but I like to think about it. It reminds me of my very expensive college education which I still adore but left me in student loan debt. This week finds us having a little extra time due to spring break.

Menu Plan Monday follows:
Monday-leftovers (thanks to Sunday)
Tuesday-sandwiches on the run to deliver our consignment items
Wednesday-hamburger gravy
Thursday-chicken and dumplings (postponed from last week)
Friday-a trip to the Ugly Mug to hear one of my fellow moms and her band

What are you cooking this week? Better yet, what is on your not to do list?

Blessings,

Cindy