About this quote

You have limited hours and a stack of choices. Decide what matters most today and give it a real block of time. Say no to small distractions and turn one vague goal into a single next action you can finish. What will you do with the next hour?

When to use it

• At work when three deadlines collide, I tell the team that we need to pick one project to focus on this sprint and stick to it.
• The night before finals I tell my roommate I have six hours and I plan exactly which topics I'll finish in each block.
• During a busy training week I tell my coach I only have two quality sessions, so let's make those sessions count.
• With a newborn and laundry piling up, my partner and I agree to set aside one hour of playtime and one hour for chores so both get done.