I'm Busy Being Awesome Episode 322: 4 Ways To Manage Competing Priorities at Work
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Sep 29, 2025 Explore how to identify high-interest projects that demand your attention and why managing them like credit cards can boost your productivity. Discover the concept of making 'minimum payments' on tasks to maintain mental clarity. Learn two effective strategies for tackling projects: the avalanche method for urgent tasks and the snowball method for a smoother approach. With a simple four-step plan, you can prioritize effectively and conquer overwhelm while maximizing your focus and energy.
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Client Story: Overloaded After Time Off
- A client returned after a few days off to find her to-do list had multiplied and everything felt urgent.
- She faced choosing between quick wins or a big deadline-driven project and asked which to prioritize first.
Projects Have Different 'Interest' Rates
- Treat each project like a credit card with a different interest rate based on cost of delay.
- High-interest projects are those that grow more costly the longer they sit untouched.
External And Internal Costs Raise Interest
- 'Interest' can be external (deadlines, team blockers) or internal (anxiety, rumination).
- Both external and internal costs make some projects high priority even without immediate deadlines.