The Eisenhower Matrix

Prioritize with presidential wisdom

Author

Kelly Vaughn
August 13, 2024

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Categorize tasks based on urgency and importance to focus on what truly matters.

How it works:

  • Divide your to-do list into four quadrants: Urgent/Important, Important/Not Urgent, Urgent/Not Important, Not Urgent/Not Important

  • Focus on Important/Not Urgent tasks to prevent future crises

  • Delegate or eliminate tasks in the Not Important quadrants