I think this has to with the unknowns of modern work.
In knowledge work, we need to:
1. Define the work
2. Do the work
Can't do what's not defined.
In general, the simple advice I give our clients is to take a piece of paper and a pen, and put all the ideas about the task out there. Take 5-15 minutes and try to define it.
Basecamp's Shape Up book is a lot about managing the unknowns.
In knowledge work, we need to:
1. Define the work
2. Do the work
Can't do what's not defined.
In general, the simple advice I give our clients is to take a piece of paper and a pen, and put all the ideas about the task out there. Take 5-15 minutes and try to define it.
Basecamp's Shape Up book is a lot about managing the unknowns.