Ever find yourself scrambling the week before vacation?
Trying to tie up loose ends, juggling last-minute tasks, and feeling stressed instead of excited?
Me too.
A few years ago, I was on a beach, phone in hand, trying to talk to a client. The reception was terrible, seagulls were squawking, and I was anything but relaxed.
Then I stumbled on a suggestion by Ryan Deiss that changed how I work: the Big 3 To-Do List.
And it takes all of 5-10 minutes a day.
Every week, I create a list of my 3 most critical tasks. These are my nonnegotiables. Then, I break it down, picking 3 tasks that move me toward completing those weekly objectives.
Instead of getting lost in the distraction of daily demands, I stay aligned with my key goals—through focus.
Why should you save these 5-10 minutes out of your day?
- Less scrambling: Clear priorities that I’m consistently chipping away at them.
- Benefitting from a true vacation: My vacation is for recharging, not for catching up on tasks I didn’t complete.
- Work on the business, not in it: Helps keep me focused on strategic tasks that drive growth, rather than getting bogged down in daily operations.
Today’s Step Forward.
Start today by picking your Big 3: the three most critical tasks for the week and break them down into daily bite-sized things to move you closer to your goals. Watch how it transforms your productivity–and peace of mind.
Your future self, sipping a piña colada 🍹 on the beach without a care in the world, will thank you.
