When given work outside your scope, use "to do X, we must defer Y".

For each delayed decision, compute weekly cost of delay financially or in opportunity.

For each "yes" this week, write the implicit "no" that came with it.

Place each risk on 2x2: probability × impact — treat high/high first.

Each active project: continue or kill? No "waiting" middle ground.

Identify 5-7 tasks that must stay with you, so you delegate everything else with peace.

Classify every commitment: fixed (must), negotiable (should), optional (could).

Rate each risk on a 5×5 grid — color dictates response urgency.

Pick two words that summarize the year's priority, replacing many goals with one shared focus.