Physics proves that one domino can bring down a domino that is 50% larger. Apply this to your work life and you'll end up being more productive with your tasks.
Talking Points:
- Think of your tasks as dominoes. If you focus on handling the most important domino first, it will knock down the larger ones, creating the “domino effect”.
- Start by establishing your deeper purpose at work. Getting clarity on your “why” will help you answer the practical questions that lead to true productivity.
- Establish your list of priorities or strategic objectives. Try to come up with 3-5 main priorities for yourself or your team.
- Answer the focusing question: “What’s the one thing I can do such that by doing it everything else will be easier or unnecessary?” Ask this question daily, weekly, and more.
Discussion Questions:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What are some of the big things in your life that take up a lot of time? What are some smaller things that still seem to suck time from your day? What changes might you need to make?
- What are some habits you have or have had that you have seen affect you more and more as time went on?
- What do you want to have as your main priorities in life? What do you need to adjust to make this true?
- What is one habit you can establish to help you be more productive?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
Adapted from The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller
