“I no longer try any ideas that are merely good,” he tells Johnson.
According to author and journalist James Clear, Buffett’s personal pilot asked him how to best pursue his career goals. Buffett told the man to jot down 25 goals he had for himself over the next year. After he’d finished the list, Buffett instructed him to circle the five most important goals.
And the others? Cross them out and forget about them, Buffett reportedly said.
Other high-achievers agree that setting reasonable expectations for yourself is key. TV producer and writer Shonda Rhimes, for example, does not answer work-related calls or emails after 7 p.m. or on the weekends.
Marcus Lemonis, self-made millionaire and CEO of Camping World, starts his mornings by writing down just five things he wants to get accomplished that day. He calls it his “knock-out” list, and he swears by the time-management skill.
Arianna Huffington carves out time every day to take a break from work. She says taking time to get coffee with a coworker or get outside actually makes her more productive and better able to concentrate on important tasks.
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