"The most valuable tasks rarely feel urgent. But they change everything when done consistently"
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- Urgent and not important: These tasks should be delegated.
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Set aside time for important tasks, even though they don't appear urgent.
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We usually give priority to unimportant tasks when there is a sense of urgency around them.
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