When we ask professionals whether they have clear priorities, most reply confidently with a firm “yes”.
But when we ask them to write them down… the silence speaks volumes.
Because if it isn’t written down, it doesn’t exist.
Prioritising requires at least a basic structure. It’s not enough to simply sense it mentally in between meetings, emails, and daily fires.
Three signs you’re not truly prioritising:
You can’t show your top five or six priorities for the month in writing.
Your priorities are tangled up with random tasks floating around in your head.
Urgent matters constantly take over.
