WORK

The Law of Three Helps You Prioritize

First, make a list of all the things that you do in a week or a month

Then, review this list and ask: “If I could do only one thing on this list, all day long, which one task or activity contributes the most value to my company?”

Put a circle around it

Then ask the second question: “If I could do only two things on this list, all day long, which would be the second task or activity?”

Identify your second most important task

Finally, ask the question once more: “If I could do only three things on this list, all day long, what would be the third item?”

Calculate Your Hourly Rate

First, determine the amount that you earn each hour

Resolve to do only those things that pay you your hourly rate or better

Get on the Same Page About What Work Is Most Important

Made a list of all the results you feel you have been hired to accomplish have determined the three most important things

Take your list of key activities to your boss and have your boss organize your job based on his or her priorities

Dress for Success

Learn how to dress for success

Dress for the job two levels above your current job.

Action Exercises

Make a list of everything you do in your job and then identify the three tasks that contribute the greatest value to your work and company.

Identify the most important results you are expected to achieve in your job, and then work on those results all day long.

Make a decision today that you are going to become one of the top 20 percent of people in your company—and your industry. What should you or could you do differently?