And that was entirely his own doing.

He gets his ideas down on a legal pad first, writing each and every word by hand.

Usually, on a first draft, you’re not making sense."

Barack Obama speaking at a podium

And writing isn’t the only task that the former president approaches with his now-famous perfectionism.

He does not curse.

He does not follow a pretty woman with his eyes or sneak a smoke.

Barack Obama focused on signing a book

He does not dress sloppily.

He’s perfect from the start.

“There’s some things I do well.

Barack Obama speaking to a crowd

That was not one of them.”

But the former president offered a few pieces of advice to listeners who also might struggle with organization.

First, he suggested taking a big project or goal and tackling it bit by bit.

He also believes in collaboration and letting your internet help you out.

Obama also urges people to “have a sense of humor” and allow themselves room to make mistakes.

You might even write a memoir.