FOCUS
When redundant activities clutter your schedule, they dilute your focus and drain your energy. To start focusing on your strengths and what really matters, begin with cutting out unnecessary activities.
My favourite quote when it comes to focusing on priorities: “Don't prioritise your schedule, schedule your priorities.” And I would dare to even continue by saying “…and ditch the rest of the activities” - because they will only drain your energy.
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A quality system for your life that allows you to move faster through your decision making process and achieve more in a short time. Practices that I’ve learned in the Quality Management System and are applicable in the real life.
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