Welcome to Beachside Chats, where business strategy meets innovation, and every conversation is a step toward unlocking your full potential. I'm your host, Stephen Webster - strategic growth coach and performance enthusiast. Whether you're a CEO, entrepreneur, or simply someone driven to grow, this is the place for actionable insights and fresh perspectives to help you get 1% better every day. Today, we'll be diving into “Why Being Busy is the New Procrastination” so let's dive in.
Key Takeaways:
1. Differentiate Between Urgent and Important
- Use the Eisenhower Matrix to prioritize tasks:
- Urgent & Important: Do it now.
- Important but Not Urgent: Schedule it.
- Urgent but Not Important: Delegate it.
- Neither: Eliminate it.
2. Adopt the “80/20 Rule”
- Focus on the 20% of tasks that generate 80% of your results
- Pro Tip: Start each day by identifying your top 1-2 priorities and tackle them first.
3. Schedule Deep Work Time
- Dedicate uninterrupted blocks for high-value work that requires focus and creativity.
- Example: Set aside 2-3 hours in the morning for strategy, problem-solving, or planning.
Quote of the Day:
“You can’t do big things if you’re distracted by small things.” – Unknown
Today’s Oyster Shot: 🦪
Stop glorifying busyness. Take 10 minutes today to audit your to-do list and eliminate one low-value task. Then use that time to focus on something meaningful. 💡
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