Devin Shea

To do, or not to do, there is no try. But there is Deferring and Delegation!

  • Posted 9 months ago

Hey, you brilliant intergalactic explorers of the MRR Secrets universe!

We’re going to dive in and start breaking down this simple framework and share a bit about how we teach it.

Let’s traverse through the cosmos of productivity with our spin, the 4D method – one of our trusty navigation systems to guide us through the nebula of tasks that make up our to-do lists.

This isn’t your regular Do, Delegate, Defer, Delete framework; it’s a hyperdrive for your productivity spaceship.

Ready to blast off? 🚀

Imagine your to-do list as a vast galaxy. It’s filled with radiant stars (tasks) that can fuel your spaceship (business), but also black holes that can suck the life out of your journey.

Then there are asteroids, promising resources, but not right now, and finally, space junk that’s just cluttering your trajectory.

  1. Do – the Fuel Stars

These tasks are the high-energy stars ready to fuel your spaceship immediately. They’re both urgent and important, adding immediate thrust to your business’s journey.

As the captain, it’s your responsibility to harness this energy. For instance, as a consultant, an imminent presentation to a potential client is a ‘Do’ task. It’s a high-octane star that can boost your spaceship instantly.

  1. Delegate – the Asteroids

These tasks contain valuable resources, but harvesting them isn’t your expertise. They are important but not urgent and can be mined by your capable crew.

These tasks need to be ‘Delegated.’ For example, if you’re a digital entrepreneur working on a new website, coding could be an asteroid – important but not your forte.

Delegate it to a crew member who’s a coding whiz.

  1. Defer – the Distant Planets

These tasks are like unexplored planets in the outer reaches of your galaxy. They hold potential for future exploration but don’t need immediate attention.

These are tasks you can ‘Defer.’ Maybe you’ve got a great idea for a new product line, but you’re in the middle of a launch.

That new product line is a distant planet to be charted and explored later.

  1. Delete – the Space Junk

Finally, we have tasks that are neither urgent nor important.

They’re like space junk, cluttering your path without adding any value to your journey.

These need to be vaporized – ‘Deleted.’

That business podcast you’ve been meaning to start but never have the time for? It might just be space junk floating around your command deck.

Using the DDDD method as your guidance system, you’re not just navigating through your to-do galaxy, you’re charting a course to maximum productivity.

This isn’t just about visiting every star, asteroid, or planet, it’s about knowing when to steer your spaceship in the right direction and when to dodge a black hole.

So the next time your spaceship’s dashboard is blinking with tasks, don’t panic.

Take a deep cosmic breath, buckle up, and remember – Do, Delegate, Defer, Delete.

Your productivity galaxy is vast and filled with possibilities. Make sure you’re steering your spaceship towards the tasks that will supercharge your journey.

Buckle up, space captains. It’s time to venture into the productivity cosmos with confidence and focus. Blast off towards success with DDDD! 🌟💫🚀

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