You Have To Stay Focused

Today was tough. So many things going on, so many problems clamoring for my attention it was hard to stay focused on one thing at a time. Many of you know that I believe in chunking not multi-tasking. Today really tested my resolve to do that.

In a situation like this I try to remember the Pareto Principle and focus on what's really important, not just urgent. I also try to delegate what I can but in the end it comes down to it's not how hard you work, it's what you get done so I focused on the task at hand, which was important, and let the others wait until I finished it.

What tricks do you use to stay focused in the face of conflicting demands on your time? Click the comments link below and share them with the rest of us.