Do Something Significant First

Everyone wants to make a difference and leave a lasting impression. But where do we start? Doing something significant first is a great way to make an impact, both on yourself and the world around you. Whether it’s volunteering for a charity, taking up a new hobby, or starting your own business, doing something that makes you proud of yourself is always worth it.

USE THE ROLLER COASTER EFFECT TO POWER THROUGH YOUR DAY

The roller coaster effect is a great way to power through your day and get more done. The concept is simple: tackle the most important task first, then move on to the next challenge. Doing this can help you stay focused on what matters most and make sure that you’re continuously moving forward.

When it comes to using the roller coaster effect, it’s all about doing something significant first. Identifying the task that will have the largest impact on you or your business should be a top priority when choosing which project to start with.

Once you’ve identified that task, set aside some time in your schedule and use a timer if needed so that you can focus on completing it without distraction. By attacking your biggest challenge upfront, everything else will seem much easier afterward and you’ll be able to build momentum throughout your day.

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What is the ‘roller coaster effect’?

• Think of how a roller coaster works:
  • The first hill is a doozy – It takes a lot of time, energy, and effort to get over it – the least fun part of the ride
  • After the first hill, momentum kicks in – Once you’ve overcome the first hill, the rest of the hills are easier to go overdue to the momentum generated from getting past the first hill

Successful, productive days work the same way

• The order in which you complete tasks each day has the same effect
  • The first task is a doozy – When you do something significant first each day, it’s going to be hard, take a lot of energy, and probably not going to be much fun
  • After the first task, momentum kicks in – Completing a significant task first builds momentum for completing the rest of your tasks more easily

The effect of going in the opposite direction

• On a roller coaster – They might easily get over the first few hills, but the last big hill would be virtually insurmountable due to a lack of momentum
• During your day – You might easily complete several small tasks, but by the end of the day, you’ll lack the momentum to complete the big task that still needs to be done

Significant tasks to do first/small tasks to avoid

• Significant – Putting together a presentation, writing and publishing a blog post, or recording and editing a video or two
• Small – Reading the news, checking Facebook/Twitter, watering the plants

CHALLENGE/NEXT ACTIONS

• For the next 3 days in a row, work on something significant first – something that may take a lot of time/energy, or something you just don’t enjoy doing
• Pay attention to how using this strategy affects your overall productivity

In conclusion, Do Something Significant First is an excellent strategy for achieving goals and maximizing productivity. It ensures that the most important tasks are identified, prioritized, and completed in a timely manner.

By choosing to focus on one significant task at a time, you can avoid distractions and achieve your desired outcome more efficiently. Additionally, it allows for greater satisfaction as progress is made quickly and sustainably toward larger goals. Start today by breaking down your tasks into smaller chunks and deciding which will have the greatest impact on success.