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Old 10-02-2013, 10:20 AM   #10
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Originally Posted by Tom.B View Post
I dunno what you're talking about.

I know it all sounds anal retentive, but it's not really that bad. In fact, all the lists are on a single clipboard, BUT you DO have to sit down and think them through.

But also keeping your priorities inline so you don't go after a project you don't have time to complete and get you moving toward the projects that can have the most impact, and thus, improve your confidence.
Exactly my plan. My list is more like:

1. Critical things that can stop cruising.
2. Annoying things that make the Admiral unhappy.
3. Cosmetic things that my neighbors shame me about.
4. What's leftover.

If I can build mechanical confidence through exposure and experience, then cruising far from home (e.g. the Bahamas) is less frightening.
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