Not 100% sure what the author was trying to say, but I think it comes down to two things: 1.) Identify that which is most important to you, your career, and suc

Not 100% sure what the author was trying to say, but I think it comes down to two things: 1.) Identify that which is most important to you, your career, and success and 2.) Develop a measure to check your performance on fulfilling the thing that is most important to you. Essentially, try to focus less on the menial and regrettable tasks of the day by keeping something around to remind you "there's more important things to be done." That was my understanding at least.