Eisenhower

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The Eisenhower Matrix is a framework for prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance, helping focus on what truly matters.

Components

  • Urgent & Important: Do immediately
  • Important, Not Urgent: Schedule
  • Urgent, Not Important: Delegate
  • Neither Urgent Nor Important: Eliminate

Usage

Used for time management and task prioritization. Helps distinguish between what's truly important versus merely urgent.

Examples and Applications

  • Daily Planning: Sort tasks into quadrants each morning
  • Project Management: Prioritize features and deadlines
  • Personal Productivity: Focus on high-impact activities
  • See also: GTD, Atomic Habits, Frameworks

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