A cheat sheet for speed. Click any card to expand.
01
🎯 The 80/20 Rule
What is the ONE thing that gives 80% of the result? Do that first.
Before starting any task, identify the single highest-leverage action. Everything else is fluff — delete, automate, or batch it. Never optimize the 80% that barely moves the needle. ParetoPriority
02
📦 Batch Your Brain Work
Context switching kills focus. Group similar tasks together.
Your brain needs 10+ minutes to refocus after an interruption. Batch emails at 11 AM and 4 PM only. Pay all bills on the 1st. Cook 3 days of meals in one session. One context, one block, one win. FocusBatching
03
✅ The "Good Enough" Standard
Aim for 80% quality and ship it. Perfectionism is a thief.
Done beats perfect every time. Most people won't notice the extra 20% — but they will notice if you never deliver. Hit send, submit, or publish. Tweak later if it actually matters. Speed is a feature. ShipIterate
04
📋 Templates for Everything
Never start from a blank page. Reuse, recycle, repeat.
Draft emails for common replies. Save a grocery list you just check/uncheck. Use AI to write first drafts in 5 seconds. Templates are force multipliers. Every minute spent building one saves an hour later.
AutomationReuse
05
⚡ The Two-Minute Rule
If it takes less than 2 minutes, do it NOW.
Hanging up a coat, replying to a quick text, washing one pan — these micro-tasks pile up into mental clutter. It takes longer to remember them than to just do them. Clear the deck immediately. GTDMicro
06
🔇 Kill Distractions
Phone in another room. DND on. Work in sprints.
25-minute focused sprints (Pomodoro) with zero interruptions = 3 hours of work in 1 hour. Put your phone in another room. Close all tabs. Your attention is your most valuable asset. Guard it. Deep WorkPomodoro
🚀 Quick Hack Selector
Pick a task. Get the exact hack.
Set a 10-minute timer and race it. You'll be amazed what you get done when the clock is ticking.