neglected. In order to focus effectively on what really matters, you must develop an
approach that prevents important things getting crowded out by urgent ones.
“The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot” Michael Altshuler
Use the matrix below to prioritise where you spend your time.
Urgent vs. Important Matrix
High importance - Low urgency
Do it soon + plan it well
(and make sure it’s not constantly put off
or only done if it turns into an urgent task)
High importance - High urgency
Do it now, do it yourself
(but consider why it got to this crisis state in
the first place)
Low importance - Low urgency
Don’t do it
Low importance - High urgency
Ask if it’s really needed or ask someone else
to do it
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