This document provides guidance on working smarter and making the most of one's time. It discusses identifying time wasters and prioritizing tasks. Key steps in planning include planning, action, and review to save time. When planning systematically, one should define the purpose, outcomes, tasks, responsibilities, resources, and deadlines. The document also introduces the POWER method for setting outcomes and a time management matrix to analyze time spent on urgent vs important tasks. Methods are presented for minimizing time thieves, saying no, and using a time matrix to be more proactive.