If
you need to stop in the middle of a project, make it easier to pick up where
you left off by writing yourself a little “Next Action” note. On a brightly
colored Post-it, placed directly onto the document, indicate where you left off
and write down the very step you need to take next. For example: “Read last
three pages, write summary, highlight changes, check the address, draft closing
paragraph.” Investing a minute to mark your spot before you stop will save....