Bringing 1918 ideas into the present time…

Colleagues,
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​MVP: Block a chunk of daily time to work on your priorities.

Yesterday I talked about the Ivy Lee method, noting it did not take into account the modern workplace.

Here’s the original method:

• At the end of each day, write down the six most important things to get done the next day
• At the beginning of each day, begin working on the first thing and don’t stop until it is done
• Then move to the next thing on the list
• At the end of the day, anything not complete goes onto the next day’s list

My changes:

• Reflect at the end of each day, but include no more than three things on your list
• Make sure one thing is a Quadrant 2 priority (supporting and growing people)
• Time block one chunk of time every day to work on your priorities. 
• Turn off all notifications during that block of time

One block of time is not enough to get all three of your things done, but for many of us the work environment doesn’t allow for much more. On the day I’m writing this, my wife has five meetings. There is no time for priorities.

I would LOVE feedback on this! Please consider hitting reply and letting me know your thoughts.

Cheers!

Frederick