Know your Boat capacity

The more you prioritise, the less you worry

Imagine a fisherman heading out to sea. He must know his boat's capacity. The ocean has millions of fish, but he can't take them all. He has a limit, and he can't catch every fish that swims by. He has to be choosy.

We all need the same mindset. If you try to capture everything, you will definitely lose, because the ocean is very big. Your goal is to fill your boat, not to empty the sea.

The same rule applies to us: know your limits. In a day, you can't achieve everything. But you can be more effective than yesterday. That's the goal.

Our to-do list will still have pending tasks even after we're gone. So don't chase them all. Instead, focus on what gives you value and what moves you one step ahead. That is the goal.

If you have many tasks, dump them all into a list. Treat it as your Cold Storage. Then choose your top ten tasks and make them your Focus List.

"I have 100 tasks. How do I choose the top ten?" That's the question you'll ask me.

Start with Damage Control: the tasks that are already hurting you. Sort them out immediately. It's like saving money: you must clear your debts before you can start saving. In the same way, work on your Damage Control tasks first.