CH. 3 — The Urgency Addiction

We usually give priority to unimportant tasks when there is a sense of urgency around them.

We’re actually psychologically wired to put aside important tasks in favor of tasks that feel more urgent. But spending our time taking care of urgent tasks can leave us feeling exh...

Very sociable and upbeat but with a tendency to procrastinate, they often boast about their nonexistent achievements giving the impression they are more productive than they really are.

Strategy: breaking tasks into tiny steps, scheduling their resolution ...

Prioritize creativity over mere consumption

• While learning is valuable, the act of creating transforms knowledge into something tangible and impactful.
• How can you shift from lear...