Planning work has made me way more productive. In years past, I would just start cranking on something and midway through the work, I'd realize I didn't underst

Planning work has made me way more productive. In years past, I would just start cranking on something and midway through the work, I'd realize I didn't understand or properly plan the work. Now, I ask a lot more questions (even if it's just me doing the work and planning) and then start work when most of the questions are answered.