Ep.272 The Eisenhower Matrix: Why You’re Busy But Not Productive
- Author
- Rosha Entezari
- Published
- Tue 19 Aug 2025
- Episode Link
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The Eisenhower Matrix: Why You’re Busy But Not Productive
Dwight Eisenhower once said: “What is important is seldom urgent, and what is urgent is seldom important.”
That idea became the Eisenhower Matrix—a framework that separates busyness from true productivity:
- Urgent + Important: Do it now.
- Important, Not Urgent: Schedule it.
- Urgent, Not Important: Delegate it.
- Neither: Delete it.
Most people spend their days trapped in urgency—answering emails, putting out fires—while neglecting the work that actually compounds: learning, strategy, relationships, and rest.
Money lesson: Productivity isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what matters most. Master the matrix, and you master your time.
Good Morning, Money. Your sip of success starts with clarity.
