True prioritisation starts with elimination
We are not only complex human beings but have divergent goals and desires. We are also increasingly impacted by external pressures. We are often pursuing what we believe is our top goal when it has been shaped by someone else. For example, you work on a project that you think will get you a promotion in a company you dislike.
The first step to guide your focus is to consider what is expendable and then focus on the remaining true priority.
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