Tip #2
Do not ever have an idea and then stop to go to do something. Most likely, you'll forget it.

When I was writing A Million Chances last year my friend next to me in my group told me, "write down what you're thinking or you'll forget it."
I used to think that was nonsense. That my memory is too good. Well, I regret it now. So when someone calls you to do something, jot note it down to save your idea from the back of your mind. I know it's something obvious but sometimes we forget.