Think about it. If you’re a modern knowledge worker, odds are you’re going to go to work, read some emails, reply to some emails, attend some meetings, grab a coffee, have lunch, attend another meeting or two, catch up on emails, and finally head home.
via Most of what you are going to do or say today is not essential.
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Asking yourself is this necessary is a great suggestion. Another way to look at it is ask yourself if doing ______ will bring you closer or further away from your goal. If it is bringing you further away, you are making the wrong decision.