3. 🏆 Do the Most Important Thing First
Definition: Identify the one thing that will make the biggest impact and do that first—everything else can wait.
Example: Before anything else, complete the assignment with the nearest deadline or the project that requires the most brainpower.
Application: Every day, choose one “most important task” (MIT) to finish before anything else. Doing this lets you tackle harder stuff first while your energy is high. Repeat this habit daily to boost productivity.
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Why You’re Wasting Time (and Energy) 🕒: The reason you’re still overwhelmed at the end of the day is simple: You’re focusing on the wrong things. Following what actually works, based on Drucker’s years of coaching the best of the best, can help you skip past time-wasters and go straight to productivity. Peter Drucker’s book is all about developing effective habits to make a real difference in everything you do—whether that’s at school, work, or in life. Bill Gates called him the best management expert of the century, and these tips were key in coaching leaders from big-name companies like IBM
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