Focusing on What Matters Most

Being busy doesn't equal being productive. The key is spending time on activities that truly matter.

The Eisenhower Matrix:

• Q1 Urgent & Important → Do immediately
• Q2 Not Urgent & Important → Schedule (most value here)
• Q3 Urgent & Not Important → Delegate/minimize
• Q4 Not Urgent & Not Important → Eliminate

The 80/20 Rule:

80% of results come from 20% of efforts. Focus on high-impact activities.

Three-Level Priorities:

1. Must Do
2. Should Do
3. Nice to Do

Aligning with Goals:

Link tasks → weekly → monthly → quarterly → annual → life goals.

MIT Method:

Identify 1-3 Most Important Tasks daily and do them first.

Saying No Gracefully:

• “I’m committed to X right now”
• “Can we revisit later?”
• “I can do X or Y, not both – which matters more?”

Weekly Review:

Spend 30 min reviewing progress, setting next priorities, clearing inbox, aligning with goals.