Do more with less! Asking the right questions is key to the process of change. Ask yourself: "How can I shorten e-mails?" "Letters?" "Conversations?" "Trips?" "Meetings?" Most of the time you will find that spending extra (excessive) time on a job adds almost nothing of value to the task/product, but wastes a lot of valuable time. Hold this mindset of shorting tasks firmly in your mind until it becomes both a habit in the philosophy. This mindset will serve you well on your path to getting control of your time and your life. Opportunities to shorten tasks are all around you, so be observant, be creative, and have fun with it!