Think about all the things you need to get done, whether at work, home or another context. Now think about the things on that list that are quick or easy and the things that are time consuming or challenging. Compare the two lists. Consider which is populated with tasks that are more transformational for you and others, will have a bigger impact or will help you leap, rather than simply step, ahead. Inevitably, the list with time consuming or challenging tasks stands out, but it’s not where most of us spend our time. The gravitational pull when we awake each morning is to be attentive to the quick or easy stuff. As the day goes on, we struggle to fit in anything else. If you want to consistently leap ahead, have an impact and be transformative, start your day doing the difficult work first.
