Important vs. Urgent

There is time for everything that is important.

Often we get caught up in the crazy, and focus on what is urgent instead of focusing on what is important.

What’s the difference between urgent and important tasks, and how can we make sure we always get this right?

This article: https://crew.co/blog/urgent-vs-important/

The Eisenhower Box

Developed by Dwight Eisenhower, a five-star general in the United States Army, the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe during World War II, President of Columbia University, oh, and a two-term US President, this simple box divides tasks into simple categories:

In the top-left corner (Important and Urgent), you might put things like crises, deadlines, and problems.

The top-right corner (Important and Not Urgent) could consist of things like relationships, long-term projects planning, and recreation.

The bottom-left corner (Not Important and Urgent) might consist of interruptions, meetings, and activities.

The bottom-right corner (Not Important and Not Urgent) might consist of time wasters, pleasant activities, and other trivial tasks.

Examples

Examples of this rule in action.