Here’s a cold question: what is your most important task of the day?
Don’t think about it. Just answer.
Most people will blunder to give me a fast answer. They will provide more options. Or, they will try to justify their choice. But my question was simple:
So why can’t you find one? And why are you trying to justify it?
There are two problems here: insecurity and no prioritization. But only the second one has a quick fix. So, let’s try to solve it.
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Uncover the secrets of effective prioritization with the Big Rocks Theory. Streamline your tasks and boost productivity with this guide to time management.
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