Barry Stephens
The toughest thing that is important to me. Whatever I know I need to do that I may not feel like doing at any given moment.
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Brian Garza
I update and prioritize my to-do list daily, first thing when I start my work day. Then I simply pick the most important task and start my deep work session until lunch, when it's easiest for me to focus.
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