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Goal Quote by Denis Waitley

“Don't be a time manager, be a priority manager. Cut your major goals into bite-sized pieces. Each small priority or requirement on the way to ultimate goal become a mini goal in itself.” quote by Denis Waitley
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“Don't be a time manager, be a priority manager. Cut your major goals into bite-sized pieces. Each small priority or requirement on the way to ultimate goal become a mini goal in itself.”

Denis Waitley

About This Quote

Source Book: The Psychology of Winning, Denis Waitley, 1979

Focus on what truly matters by breaking large objectives into manageable tasks, turning each into a mini‑goal.

In simple terms: Prioritize, then break down goals.

Key Takeaway

Manage priorities, not time.

Themes

productivity goal‑setting focus

Mood

determined optimistic

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • project planning
  • personal development
  • learning new skills
  • health regimen

Key Concepts

time management priority theory goal decomposition

Questions to Reflect On

  • What is your most important goal right now?
  • How can you turn a big project into smaller steps?
A Different Perspective

May overlook unexpected tasks that demand immediate attention.

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