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"What should I do first?”
“There are so many things to choose from.”
Too often, days are spent fighting fires instead of making real progress. Firefighting feels productive, but it’s one of the worst ways to prioritize.
With a limited amount of time, knowing what’s urgent, what’s important, and what truly matters requires clarity, preparation, and intentional decisions.
Hot fires are a good way to get burned. The better prepared you are, the less intense the fire, and the faster it can be put out.
By Mark Eastman"What should I do first?”
“There are so many things to choose from.”
Too often, days are spent fighting fires instead of making real progress. Firefighting feels productive, but it’s one of the worst ways to prioritize.
With a limited amount of time, knowing what’s urgent, what’s important, and what truly matters requires clarity, preparation, and intentional decisions.
Hot fires are a good way to get burned. The better prepared you are, the less intense the fire, and the faster it can be put out.