John Zeratsky

All of a sudden I’d realize I was working toward a goal that no longer mattered to me. And living a “someday” life was demoralizing. In the words of author James Clear, I was essentially saying, “I’m not good enough yet, but I will be when I reach my goal.”

We do not remember days, we remember moments.

Instead of checking off as many to-dos as possible or racing to clear my inbox before heading home, I focused on accomplishments that were satisfying and important.

An activity I could plan for, look forward to, and appreciate when it was done.

In other words, I needed to make sure every day had a highlight.

it’s better to focus on your priorities even if that means you don’t get to everything on your to-do list.

We use three different criteria to choose our Highlight.

If you have something that absolutely positively must be accomplished today, make it your Highlight.

At the end of the day, which Highlight will bring me the most satisfaction?

When I reflect on today, what will bring me the most joy?

You only waste time if you’re not intentional about how you spend it.