5 Rules to Do Everything Better

In his book, The Four Agreements, Don Miguel Ruiz says,

“Always do Your Best.”

Most people try to do their best most of the time. But our best can be different depending on the day. If you’re tired, feeling out of sorts or just having a bad day in general, your best is going to look a lot different than on a day when you’re feeling great and everything seems to be going your way. And then there’s going to be days where you’re somewhere in between. Whatever the time or circumstance of your day, your best is going to change. But what if you wanted to up your game and do things a bit better on a regular basis, regardless of the day you’re having? Whether it’s work, home, health, finances, relationships, or something else, you might be wondering, how could I do things better?

Rule #1: Assess

To start with, think about what you want to be better at. If you’re thinking about improving your job skills or becoming more efficient, think about where you could make changes. Ask yourself some questions to determine what areas need stepping up.

For instance, how do you usually perform a certain task? Could you do it in less time? Could you use more efficient tools or materials that would make it easier, or produce a better quality finished product? Take a good look at how you…