The Simple Secret to Time Management: Jedi Time Tricks via Lifehacker

[Twentythree]

Foudn this on Lifehacker, thought I'd share. I have problems with this sometimes, and I speculate many others do too.

 

Imagine you were a Jedi master called Bob (your parents, whilst skilled in the ways of the force weren't the best at choosing names). The love of your life—Princess Lucia—is trapped in a burning building as you hurry to save her.

You might think of Lucia as the embodiment of your dreams, your aspirations—she is your most important thing.

 

Unfortunately, before you can reach her an army of stormtroopers open fire. The incoming stream of lasers demand your attention—if you fail to dodge them, you're dead. You might think of them as an urgent distraction from saving your princess.

 

We all know how a hero resolves this dilemma. If he takes his eye off the ultimate goal—his princess—then all his other efforts are for nought. He can engage an army of stormtroopers, cutting them down with graceful ease, but their numbers are limitless, and whilst momentarily satisfying they only distract him. Delayed too long, his princess will
die.

 

And so it is with your life. You have things that are most important and things that are most urgent in permanent competition:

 

more at http://lifehacker.com/5986518/the-simple-secret-to-time-management-jedi-time-tricks?tag=productivity

[Tanktimus the Encourager]

Franklin Covey (7 Habits of highly effective people) had a four square matrix for time management

 

                   Important           Not-Important

Urgent         First Priority       3rd priority

 

Not Urgent  Second Priority     4th priority

[Twentythree]

Very interesting. I'll put that one my list of must reads. Thanks!