24Learn From the Masters
Throughout history great philosophers, business masterminds and even presidents have pondered this question: How can I best use my time?
Their respective answers underlie many of the prioritization systems in use today.
The Psychologist
In 1943 Abraham Maslow wrote his famous paper, “A Theory of Human Motivation.” Maslow’s idea was that people are most able to cope with the larger issues of their lives (achievement, creativity, problem-solving, and so on) when their fundamental needs (food, warmth, shelter, safety, and so forth) are taken care of. This hierarchical view of human needs inspired the POSEC method.
Prioritize your time according to the goals that you want to accomplish in life. If you start by knowing where ...
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