
The Efficient Advisor: Tactical Business Advice for Financial Planners 317: Warren Buffett’s 2-List Strategy: The Secret to Laser-Focused Success
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Oct 24, 2025 Feeling overwhelmed by too many goals? Discover Warren Buffett’s two-list strategy for sharpening your focus. By identifying your top five life and business goals, you'll learn the importance of saying 'no' to distractions. Libby shares how to eliminate the other 20 goals that can pull you off course and encourages prioritizing what truly matters. Plus, get tips on committing to these goals and scheduling time to develop your strategy. This quick and engaging insight promises to boost your personal and professional success!
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Using AI To Reclaim Admin Hours
- Libby describes using Quinn, an AI assistant, to reclaim 15–20 hours a week by automating meeting follow-ups and CRM tasks.
- She invites listeners to a show-and-tell to see Quinn in action and try a free trial.
Personal Journey From 80 To 24 Hours
- Libby used Buffett's two-list strategy while reducing her workweek from 80 hours to 24 hours.
- She found the exercise instrumental in narrowing focus and reclaiming time for family and travel.
Warren Buffett’s Two-List Focus Method
- Sit down and write your top 25 life goals, then circle the five most important ones.
- Create List A with those five and List B with the other 20, and avoid List B until you complete List A.


