Stevea Robbins here.

Welcome to the get it done guys, quick and dirty tips to work less and do more.

You know, it's hard to get things done quickly when collaborating because we need to involve other parties in the decision making.

For example, the resident expert of Bees Incorporated insists we shouldn't publish the final draft of our report,

the state of bumblebee populations in arid and desert climates, until he has given final approval.

You sent it last week, and he promised his changes by Friday.

Friday comes and goes, and you've heard nothing.

Without confirmation on the all-important

Honey Strategies chapter, you can't move forward. Luckily, Bernice has never had this problem.

She's planning her wedding, and her mom has insisted on final approval of every aspect. Of course.

She sent mom details on the floral arrangements three weeks ago and hasn't heard a thing.

But she's not worried.

Such a simple matter won't stall the wedding, right?

Here are four quick and dirty tips to keep your projects moving, even when someone does

their best to stall them.

Tip number one, don't let a reviewer keep you from acting.

When mom says Bernice needs her approval to continue with the wedding plans,

Bernice agrees, but then adds one little condition.

I will await your approval with great eagerness.

However, if you don't get back to me by Friday,

I will assume everything is fine and will continue moving forward.

When her mom pushes back and insists that Friday is too soon, Bernice is terribly understanding.

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