The Cash Flow Contractor

264 - Stop Wasting Time: The 4 Filters That Fix Your Task Chaos

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Jul 17, 2025
Struggling with time management? Discover how effective energy management can boost your productivity and task efficiency. Learn to prioritize impactful actions while revamping your email management with the Getting Things Done framework. Dive into strategies for mastering task prioritization and the importance of identifying a single key priority among many tasks. The conversation emphasizes aligning work with your natural energy patterns to prevent burnout and enhance performance.
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ADVICE

Use Context and Time Wisely

  • Use context and available tools to decide what task to work on now.
  • Don't start tasks you can't complete with the time you have.
INSIGHT

Energy Management Beats Time Management

  • Energy management generally beats time management in productivity.
  • Allocating good energy to the right tasks leads to greater success.
ANECDOTE

Momentum After Starting Tasks

  • Martin Holland gains energy by getting started on tasks; momentum then carries him.
  • If energy doesn't return after an hour, he stops to recharge.
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