The Only Time Management Strategy That Works

This Q&A podcast episode focuses on improving productivity by prioritizing core tasks. The host begins by introducing the concept of focusing on essential tasks, using the analogy of winning a rugby game through consistent basic plays. A listener question about guaranteed strategies for staying on top of work leads to a discussion of creating checklists for core tasks, similar to pilots and surgeons. The host suggests identifying core work tasks, protecting time for them (e.g., an hour daily for communications), and learning to say "no" to non-essential requests to maintain consistency. The key takeaway is to schedule and protect time for core tasks to avoid backlogs and maintain productivity, even during travel.