ABCDE Method

Brian Tracy developed a technique called the 'ABCDE-Method' that will help you prioritize the tasks at hand.

How ABCDE works:

Step 1 | Make a list 

Take a sheet of paper to write down your goal and the associated tasks that need to be completed. 

Step 2 | Find your A-tasks

Write an 'A' next to all tasks that are most important to do. These tasks need to be completed in order to achieve your goal.

Step 3 | Find your B-Tasks

Find the second most important task(s) in your list and write a 'B' next to them. 

Step 4 | Find your C-Tasks

Find tasks that would be OK to do but have no consequences if you don't do them.

Put a letter 'C' next to these task(s).

Step 5 | Find your D-Tasks

Write the letter 'D' next to tasks that you can delegate to someone else.

Step 6 | Find your E-Tasks

Write the letter 'E' next to the task(s) that you could eliminate from your list and won't make any difference in doing or not doing them.