Urgency feels like an emergency. It demands your attention, fast. But before you react, pause and ask:

🔹 Is it really urgent?
🔹 Whose urgency is it?

Eisenhower Matrix

If it’s truly yours—use a tool like the Eisenhower Matrix to cut through the noise and rank what matters.

Eisenhower Decision Matrix

Prioritization tips

  • Respect deadlines, but know which ones are real.
  • Ask: What happens if this waits?
  • Focus on impact, not just activity.
  • Delegate what doesn't need your brainpower.
  • Cut tasks that are low-value, irrelevant, or not yours to own.

Every task you say yes to should move the project forward. If it doesn’t, it’s a distraction.

Leverage your time. Not your energy. Not your emotions. Not your effort.