Doing Quote by Mike Krieger
“Focus on doing the right things instead of a bunch of things.”
About This Quote
Source Blog post: Instagram Engineering Blog, 2018
Prioritize high‑impact tasks over many low‑value activities to achieve better results.
In simple terms: Do important things, not many things.
Key Takeaway
Focus on impact, not volume.
Themes
productivity
focus
prioritization
Mood
practical
strategic
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- project planning
- team sprints
- personal tolists
- strategic meetings
Key Concepts
impact assessment
task selection
goal setting
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria define a “right” task?
- How do you balance urgency with importance?
A Different Perspective
Over‑emphasis on impact can ignore necessary routine work.
