8 Ways Highly Successful People Plan Their Time
7. They focus on important projects
“Most of us spend too much time on what is urgent and not enough time on what is important.” Stephen R. Covey
In the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Covey lays out a quadrant with the following categories: urgent and important, not urgent and important, urgent and not important, and not urgent and not important. The quadrant where you spend the majority of your time determines your life’s destiny.Average performers live in the urgent quadrants. They are constantly putting out fires.
On the other hand, highly successful people focus on activities that are important and not urgent. These activities don’t yield instant results. However, they produce massive long-term results.
8. They work on the most important project first
Willpower is a limited resource. As we make decisions, run errands, and work on various projects throughout the day, our willpower is depleted. Successful people leverage the full tank of willpower in the morning by working on their most important project first.
In the morning, the stresses and obstacles that arise throughout the day haven’t cluttered their mind yet. They take advantage of their fresh and clear mind. In addition, they take advantage of the lack of distractions in the early morning. They get a head start on the world by making progress towards their most valued goal in the morning.
Original Source: Lifehack
In conclusion, they are simple pointers that normal people like us can seek to learn and replicate. If we cannot even replicate what they successful people are doing, how can we even be close to the first step of success.
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