The 5 AM Miracle: Healthy Productivity for High Achievers

Do the Hard Things First: Why the Order of Events Matters [BEST OF]

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Jun 19, 2025
Learn why tackling the tough tasks first can turbocharge your productivity. Discover strategies to overcome procrastination and shift your mindset toward meaningful responsibilities. Unpack Covey's prioritization model to better manage your time and distractions. Gain insights from the 'Eat That Frog' approach, advocating for morning challenges to set a productive tone for the day. Shift your habits to focus on what truly matters for long-term success!
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INSIGHT

The Trap of Avoiding Hard Work

  • Avoiding hard work for quick wins is a common but harmful habit.
  • Procrastinating difficult tasks leads to bigger problems later that must be dealt with eventually.
ADVICE

Identify Your Hard Work

  • Identify the hard tasks you're ignoring and write them down.
  • Acknowledge them openly to stop postponing their completion.
INSIGHT

Order of Events Matters

  • Prioritize tasks that are urgent, important, and difficult first.
  • Doing difficult tasks later leads to postponement and poor quality work.
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