Everyone has a to-do list. You know, it’s the list you use to make sure you don’t forget things and the place you get satisfaction when you cross off something you complete. Your list may be long or short, but you have one.

You also have another list. Sometimes it’s hidden on your to-do list. Sometimes it’s just in your head. But you have one. It’s called the “to-K” list, or to- kick-the-can-down-the-road list.

This list is the list that tracks the things you should do but you continually put off because you have little motivation to complete them.

The list is made up of things like:

The call you should make

The meeting you should arrange

The conversation you should have

The project you should complete.

You should, but you don’t. You put them off. Why?

Because you’re lazy

Because you’re afraid the result won’t turn out good.

Because you’re confused about where to begin.

Because it will be uncomfortable

Because [pick your usual favorite reason]

The result of kicking the can down the road? Regret, embarrassment and anxiety. None of these are good and you are doing it to yourself. Not only that, kicking the can only makes things worse, not better. Your delayed response leaves you fewer options, increases the chances of a bad result and gnaws away at you incessantly.

This week, look over your to-do list and put a K beside the cans you’ve been kicking down the road. Select one and make a commitment to complete it.

Do it. Do it now. For the sake of your client, your firm, your staff…YOURSELF!!