Using Eisenhower Matrix (urgent-important matrix), STAR methods (for thinking through actions smartly) — a collection of efficient work strategies.
full practical system for it:
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"5 Days into 2 Days" System
(using prioritization + execution frameworks)
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1. Prioritize Smartly — Eisenhower Matrix
Every task you think you have → classify them into:
Focus 80% of your time only on "Important" tasks.
If you find yourself stuck doing "Not Important" — you're wasting energy.
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2. Act Quickly — Use STAR Framework
For every task, apply STAR thinking (like mini decision trees):
Situation:
What exactly needs to happen? (define it super clearly)
Task:
What is my specific responsibility?
Action:
What is the minimum effective action I can take?
Result:
What is the result I must deliver?
This avoids overthinking — you focus only on "what matters" to move forward.
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3. Batch and Time Block (90-30 Rule)
90 minutes → Deep Work
30 minutes → Break
Repeat.
Batch similar tasks together — emails, meetings, documentation should all happen in one window, not spread across the day.
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4. Use the "2-Minute Rule" (David Allen's GTD)
If any task takes less than 2 minutes, do it immediately.
If it takes more than 2 minutes, either schedule or delegate.
This clears small tasks quickly and stops them from cluttering your mind.
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5. Apply "First Principles" for Complex Work
Ask:
"What is the simplest core of this task?"
"Is there a shortcut without losing quality?"
Break complex tasks into basic components → Solve only the necessary parts.
Example: Instead of writing a 10-page report → Make a 1-page executive summary first → Expand only if needed.
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6. Limit Meetings, Limit Multitasking
No meetings longer than 15-20 minutes unless critically necessary.
No multitasking while doing priority work (turn off notifications, block distractions).
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7. Daily "Before 10 AM" Power List
Every day, before 10 AM, finish the top 2 most important tasks.
After that, even if the day explodes, you already won.
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