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Multiscale Time Planning
- The concept involves planning at multiple time scales, including monthly/quarterly, weekly, and daily
- This approach helps to increase the level of detail as you move from larger to smaller scales, which is essential for effective time management.
Flexibility and Adaptability
- A crucial principle of multiscale planning is the understanding that plans are not static
- They should be flexible and adaptable to changes
- Adjusting plans as needed is expected, not a deviation from the strategy.
- You don’t get extra points for sticking to the plan
Monthly/Quarterly Planning
- This scale is vital for avoiding deadline-driven chaos
- It allows for advanced preparation and scheduling to meet major deadlines and handle significant tasks efficiently.
- It involves breaking down tasks week by week and maintaining a freestyle format for each week’s notes, focusing on the big picture and major upcoming events or deadlines.
Weekly and Daily Planning
- These scales involve more detailed planning
- Weekly plans describe scheduled commitments and tasks for each day of the week
- Daily planning is the most detailed, assigning specific tasks to each hour of the day, thus providing control over daily activities

Control Over Time
- The goal of multiscale planning is to exert control over one’s time, treating each commitment and task like chess pieces on a board, moving them around strategically
- This approach enables one to be proactive rather than reactive, maximizing the use of time.
Consistent Progress on Important Tasks
- By controlling time at various scales and staying adaptable, consistent progress can be made on important but non-urgent tasks.
- This method is particularly effective for projects that contribute significantly to personal and professional growth.