挥别这些习惯才能高效率

1. Second Guess Decisions 1. 举棋不定

Few decisions cannot be changed later if needed. Better to take action that wallow in inaction. 决定往往是可以在往后更改的，如果有这个必要的话。所以，与其举棋不定，不如勇往直前。

2. Waste Time at the Proverbial Water-cooler 2. 在茶水间浪费时间

Some people waste a large percentage of their day "chatting it up" in the workplace. Instead, get your work done, and get out. 很多人会把一大块工作时间浪费在茶水间里和别人八卦。应该这样做：接完水，转身出门，坐回到位子上去。

3. Check Email 50 Times 3. 不停刷新邮箱

I love it when someone asks, "Did you get my email?" Um, when did you send it? "Like 10 minutes ago。" No. No, I didn't. Check email periodically when it makes sense in your schedule. And turn off those new mail dings and notifications. 最喜欢别人这样问我：“收到我的邮件没？” 额，你什么时候发的？“10分钟前。”不，我没收到。只有新邮件内容在我的日程安排上很重要时，我才会定时刷新邮箱。关掉新邮件提醒。

4. Answer the Phone 4. 随时接听电话

I won't answer the phone while in the middle of something, meeting with someone else, or especially if I don't know who is calling. 我不会在做正事的半途中接听电话，比如开会、会谈；若来电的是个陌生号码，则更不会接听。

5. Wait For the Perfect Plan 5. 待到万事俱备只欠东风时才行动

A good plan now, always beats a perfect plan next week. Circumstances are never going to be perfect. Don't wait. 今天有一个好计划，远胜于下周可能会产生的更完美计划。周遭环境永远不会变得百分百合心意，所以，还等什么呢？行动吧。