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> What do you do to stay focused and make sure all of your priorities get the attention they need? Here's a few things I do: 1. I have two lists. One which ha
by thenerdhead 5y ago
> What do you do to stay focused and make sure all of your priorities get the attention they need?
Here's a few things I do:
1. I have two lists. One which has things I do regardless of how I feel. Another which has things I only do when feeling my best.
2. I time-box everything and stop working either when it feels right or the time expires.
3. I focus on one big project at a time between work and personal life. No more, no less.
4. I strategically underachieve in the area that doesn't need my direct attention or focus.
Life is very seasonal, sometimes work will be the most important thing to focus on for promotion season. Sometimes school will be the most important thing during finals. Sometimes side businesses can take off and need attention at any given moment. There's no right answers here, just continue to work on your unique balance.
You can think of it like a juggler with too many balls in the air or a kitchen stove with too many burners on. There's also ancient quotes about putting more wood behind fewer arrows.
Whichever way you like to think about it, less is more.