Ruthless Prioritization 🥇 [TMR #039]
How to Focus on What Truly Matters in Your Business
It’s Monday. We’re all busy, so let's cut straight to the chase: Are you drowning in a sea of tasks, feeling like you're always busy but never really moving forward?
You're not alone. This week, we're diving deep into a game-changing concept that's transformed my business (and life): ruthless prioritization.
The Productivity Trap
Here's the thing: being busy doesn't equal being productive. I've seen countless entrepreneurs (myself included) fall into this trap. We wear our 80-hour workweeks like a badge of honor, thinking that more hours = more success.
Spoiler alert: It doesn't. 🚫
What if I told you that focusing on fewer things could actually skyrocket your results? Sounds counterintuitive, right? Maybe for some, but trust me, it works.
The 80/20 Rule on Steroids
You've probably heard of the Pareto Principle - the idea that 80% of your results come from 20% of your efforts. But let's take it a step further. What if you could identify the 20% of that 20% that's truly moving the needle?
That's where ruthless prioritization comes in.
Steps to Ruthless Prioritization:
Brain Dump: List everything you're working on or planning to work on.
Identify Your North Star: What's the ONE goal that, if achieved, would make everything else easier or irrelevant?
Ruthlessly Eliminate: Be honest with yourself. Does each task directly contribute to your North Star? If not, it's gotta go.
Time-Block Your Priorities: Allocate your most productive hours to your top priorities. No exceptions.
Say No (A Lot): Every "yes" is a "no" to something else. Choose wisely.
The Magic of Saying No
Here's a hard truth: Saying "no" to good opportunities is the only way to say "yes" to great ones.
Last month, I turned down a HUGE project (big money) because it didn't align with my core focus.
Yes, it makes money. But I would be putting my goals on PAUSE.
It was tough, but that is what separates the average from the above-average—making above-average decisions!
Your Challenge This Week
I want you to try something:
Identify your top 3 priorities for the week (1. Must do, 2. Should do, 3. Could do).
Ruthlessly eliminate or delegate everything else. Be rude if you have to.
Focus ALL your energy on those 3 things.
It's going to feel uncomfortable. You might worry you're missing out. But push through. The results will speak for themselves.
Remember, focus isn't about doing more things - it's about doing the right things.
This is your Monday Reset. Let's make this week count!
P.S. If you found this helpful (or challenging), I want to hear about it! Drop a comment or hit me up on social. And if you know someone who needs this wake-up call, share it with them. Let's spread the focus!
I have a one-page template that walks you through this prioritization process for anyone that shares/comments this post.
Really dope! Lemme get that one-page template!