Urgent × Important · 4 Quadrants · Task Sorter
| Quadrant | Action | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Q1: Do First | Handle immediately | Deadlines, crises, urgent client issues |
| Q2: Schedule | Plan time for these | Strategy, learning, exercise, relationships |
| Q3: Delegate | Give to someone else | Most emails, some meetings, routine requests |
| Q4: Delete | Eliminate entirely | Social scrolling, busy work, distractions |
Key insight: Most people spend too much time in Q1 (firefighting) and Q3 (other people's priorities). High performers live in Q2 — important but not urgent work that prevents future crises.
| Category | Q2 Activity |
|---|---|
| Career | Skill development, networking, strategic planning |
| Health | Exercise, meal prep, sleep optimization |
| Finance | Budget review, investing, financial education |
| Relationships | Quality time, date nights, mentoring |
| Business | Systems building, SOPs, automation |