Overview

So what is "Feed My A List"?

"The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities."

Stephen Covey understands the importance of starting with the most important. I have been advising colleagues, clients, leaders, and friends on the value of starting your day with clear goals so that you focus on the important, minimize time on the "Killer B's", and gain a sense of control and moving forward in your life.

An "A List" is comprised of those tasks that make possible living life to the fullest, living our your dreams. These tasks move you forward, challenge you, even scare you. Their payoffs are usually in the future or may not even be clear (at least in monetary terms). 'A' activities help define your passion, your mission in life.

As Goethe said: "Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter the least." Thus, it is important to start the day by setting a goal (or two). What 'A' activity do you want to do today? Starting your day by thinking of your 'A's and then arranging your day around this goal, you are focusing on your priorities.

But like all great consultants, teachers, leaders - do as I say, not as I do!

I have decided to post my "A List" both as a way of keeping track of my priorities and as a way of holding myself accountable. Each day, I will post my goal of the day along with a short description or link to the project. I would love to hear comments on any of these projects especially if you are working on a similar project and would like to share thoughts/experiences.

ROB