The world is full of things to do -- but how do you know what's best to do?
The answer lies in the word priorities. Our priorities should determine how we spend our time.
A great leader understands and works toward their priorities.
A great leader knows that he or she can do anything, but shouldn't do everything.
Are you living according to your priorities?
Here's a simple exercise that can help you prioritize.
Does this activity need to be done? Is it even necessary? -- Eliminate it from your schedule if it is unnecessary.
Do I need to do it? -- Pass it on to someone if it doesn't need to be done by you.
Does this need to be done right now? -- Put it in your schedule for a later date if the item can wait and isn't an immediate priority.
Does this need to be done by me right now? -- If yes, give this item your undivided attention.
When you live according to your priorities, you gain traction in the areas of most considerable importance.
You only have one life to live. Use each moment wisely.
Live your priorities.
BONUS HACK:
And once you’ve established your priorities, Brian Tracy created a method to prioritize your TO-DO list that he calls the ABCDE method. He suggests this: “Before you begin work on a list of tasks, take a few moments to organize them by value and priority so you can be sure of working on your most important activities.”
Rate each task with an A, B, C, D, or E (according to the graphic below) and begin working on your A tasks immediately until they are completed. Delegate and eliminate what you can — and then tackle the B and C tasks.
This hack comes from Brian Tracy’s book, “Eat That Frog!”
