One prioritisation technique is to classify tasks as important vs urgent. Here’s how I apply that framework: “Importance” is how severe the consequences will be — over any time period — if you don’t do it. For example, developing your skills as a professional is important. But trivial things like paying your electricity bill are also important, because otherwise your electricity will be shut off. Importance is not about whether the task is intellectual; it’s about how bad things will get if you don’t do it.
How I Do Important / Urgent Prioritisation
How I Do Important / Urgent Prioritisation
How I Do Important / Urgent Prioritisation
One prioritisation technique is to classify tasks as important vs urgent. Here’s how I apply that framework: “Importance” is how severe the consequences will be — over any time period — if you don’t do it. For example, developing your skills as a professional is important. But trivial things like paying your electricity bill are also important, because otherwise your electricity will be shut off. Importance is not about whether the task is intellectual; it’s about how bad things will get if you don’t do it.