Optimizing the time for making a robot

Optimizing the time for making a robot....

Sure experience is the plus factor but you have to know few things about mechanics,motors and li'l bit electronics.
It generally starts with a designing process.
There will be times when you will not have what you want.You may have to compromise. You are going to apply your sense of JUGAAD which you are definitely best at by birth :)
In no particular order...
1. Check availability of parts and workshop tools
2. Find a place where you can keep all your components(putting things here and there consumes a lot of time).
3.Divide your building process in number of days available before the competition,so that you have your buddy ready and tested.
Update soon...
Suggestions are welcome