Dave Lee's System

Time management philosophy by Laura Vanderkam based on viewing time as a weekly resource of 168 hours, encouraging tracking to understand actual time usage and make intentional choices about priorities.

Time management framework for prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance, attributed to President Dwight D. Eisenhower, organizing work into four quadrants for better decision-making.

A daily time management method that structures your to-do list into 1 big task, 3 medium tasks, and 5 small tasks. It provides a simple, focused framework for prioritizing daily work and managing workload capacity.

A time management technique where every task on your to-do list should be broken down so that it takes no longer than 10 minutes to complete. If a task would take longer, it must be subdivided into smaller, more manageable pieces. This approach prevents procrastination by making every task feel achievable.

A task-start strategy where you commit to just 10 minutes of effort on a selected task, after which you can stop if you want. The psychological trick is that once you begin, you usually won't want to quit, overcoming initial resistance and procrastination.

A time management framework developed by Henry Mintzberg that emphasizes preparation through five steps: Prioritize, Plan, Prepare, Pace, and Persist. It provides a structured approach for individuals managing multiple projects and responsibilities.