Big Tasks, Big Wins: Why I'm Betting on Prioritization

Sep 23, 2023 • 2 min read

This week, I absolutely crushed my Monday, and I figured out why.

It wasn't some magic formula.

I jotted down my Most Important Things (MITs) on a piece of paper and hit them head-on.

And, whoa, the progress was REAL.

"Skip the busy. Dive deep into the big stuff."

Let's get one thing straight: it's not those big, meaty tasks that sneak up and drain your time.

It's the little ones, the sneaky ones, the ones you think will take "just a minute" but end up eating hours.

The trick? Box them up.

Make them wait their turn.

The Starting Line: Before you get down to it, jot down the nitty-gritty stuff. The things bouncing around in your head. Capture those items for a power hour later in the day. Don't let these things pull you away from the big game.
Power Hour: That low point in your afternoon? That's when you break out your nitty-gritty list. The small, simple tasks that normally interfere with your progress are perfect for your low-energy brain to crush.
5pm Connection Time: As you wrap up, switch gears. Who do you need to connect with? Jot it down. That's your 5pm mission.

When you nail the big tasks, it feels GOOD.

You see progress. You see results.

Not only is it rewarding, it's energizing. Doing the stuff that moves the needle is worth getting addicted to.

Use Paper Power: Old school? Sure. Effective? Hell yes. Write your MITs down, and let them stare you in the face.
Protect the MIT Time: Carve out time. Defend it. This is when you tackle the big work.
Celebrate Your Wins: Nailed an MIT? Take a moment. Bask in it. Let it fuel your next move. Fist pumps are optional.

You can hustle all day and get nowhere.

Success has absolutely nothing to do with being busy. It's about being impactful.

Daily Debrief: What did you really do today? Was it busy fluff or goal-crushing goodness?
Cut the Clutter: Spot a time-waster? Axe it. Or delegate it. Keep the main thing the main thing.
Eye on the Prize: Goals get lost in the noise. Don't let them. Keep a reminder, slap it on your wall, and get after it.

Solopreneurship is no joke.

There's a universe of tasks and only one of you.

The game-changer? Prioritization.

Ditch the fluff, double down on what matters, and watch the magic happen.

And always, always keep those MITs in your crosshairs.

Trust me, the payoff's worth it. 🚀