Going to Affiliate Summit can be very hectic. You plan your schedule ahead of time and when you arrive you do not even look at your calendar or time of events anymore.
It seems you have just thrown it out your window. You wanted to attend all these sessions, meet up with specific networks, have private lunches but it seems you are just lost with all the hysteria these types of events bring.
Every time I attend Affiliate Summit, I get lost in time and my appointments. There are ways to help control time as if you controlled it.
As you know, time is money and we are all limited on time, but what if we can just use every minute and make it very productive and reach our goals?
Earning the respect of time can be hard but also can be very simple. We just need to learn how to control ourselves and not time.
There are many ways to benefit from our day to day routine at the conventions we attend.
1. Make Appointments Prior to any Convention
This puts your mind in a state of ease. You already know who you want to talk to, so schedule appointments with them. Regardless if they are merchants, affiliates, networks, or beer handlers. Make it a point to meet up with them ahead of time. This way you do not waste time trying to chase them around.
2. Get a List of the Sessions You Want to Attend
Attending these conventions can put a strain on your mind, especially if sessions overlap one another. Look who is speaking and if the speakers interest you, then attend the sessions. Write it down and add it to your calendar. This stops the research when you are at the convention or at the hotel room.
3. Take Breaks
Breaks are important…take them! Get yourself situated by sitting down and taking a deep breath. Do not even bother looking at your tasks. Do not bind your mind with your current task, just sit and relax.
4. Update Your To-Do List
To stay up to date with every new event you receive at the events, make sure you update your calendar and task lists. This stops cross contamination of other appointments and other prior agendas you may have created.
5. Apply the 80/20 Rule
Identify 20% of your meetings and tasks which will contribute to 80% of your outcome later on. Review your agendas, look at the sessions, and reschedule less important meetings. Make sure you have a good list of agendas in which you will benefit in the long run.
Time management should not take control over you. It should be beneficial to you at all times. Remember you can say ‘no thank you’ to smaller meetings.
Satisfying every need will just get you into trouble and even some time wasted. Remember to take a break and breathe once and a while.
Ian Fernando is the Founder of IANternet Media LLC and Blogger/Affiliate Marketer at IanFernando.com.
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