Art work Quote by Ivy Lee
“Write down the most important things you have to do tomorrow. Now, number them in the order of their true importance. The first thing tomorrow morning, start working on an item Number 1, and stay with it until completed. Then take item Number 2 the same way. Then Number 3, and so on. Don't worry if you don't complete everything on the schedule. At least you will have completed the most important projects before getting to the less important ones.”
About This Quote
Prioritize tasks by true importance and focus on one at a time until completion.
In simple terms: Focus on top priorities first.
Key Takeaway
Do the most important work before anything else.
Themes
productivity
time management
focus
Mood
determined
pragmatic
Type
advice
instructional
When to use this quote
- daily planning
- project management
- goal setting
- task execution
Key Concepts
prioritization
sequential execution
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide true importance?
- What happens if a lower priority becomes urgent?
A Different Perspective
May overlook unexpected urgent tasks.
