The Best CEOs Do This ONE Thing
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Summary
- As a CEO, I aim to prune three times more than others. This means I focus on cutting the things that don't help us reach our goals.
- Each time I clarify our direction, I also assess current activities and decide what doesn't push us forward.
- It's crucial to identify habits and activities that are no longer useful. I concentrate on removing things that weigh us down.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest implementing a routine to regularly prune activities and tasks in your business or personal life. Start by setting aside some time each month to review what you're doing. Look at all your tasks and habits, and ask yourself: "Does this help me reach my goals?"
A good way of doing this is to write down your main goal and then list everything you do regularly. For each item, decide if it supports your goal. If it doesn’t, consider cutting it out or at least reducing the time you spend on it.
It's also helpful to make this a simple habit. Perhaps set a recurring reminder on your phone or calendar to assess and prune every month. Keep it quick and focused. Maybe limit this review to 30 minutes to avoid getting overwhelmed.
Another thing you can do is practice saying no to new tasks or ideas that don’t align with your main goal. It’s easy to get distracted by new opportunities that seem interesting but don’t actually move you closer to where you want to be.
Remember, just like a tree grows stronger and healthier when it's regularly pruned, you can grow more effectively toward your goals by trimming away unnecessary tasks and habits. By regularly looking at what to remove, you’ll find more time and energy for what truly matters.
