When you are presented with a task, what do you do with that task. Remember, your time is precious and you like to get your work done so you can relax and enjoy other lifestyle activities.
First step that you do is Dump ... like junk mail. Don't even open the task, just dump it in the trash and say "no." (You might want to shred :)
Second step is Delay ... leave it alone. If it is important, then you will get a reminder and then you can reevaluate. Put in the bottom drawer and at the end of the week, check on it and if no one has asked about the task, then you can Dump it (see step one).
Third step is to Delegate ... give it to someone else. You have more important things to do, besides that other person really wants to do the task. Practice your leadership and both of you are heros.
Finally, if all else fails, Do ... these are your 'A' tasks that you like to do, you are good at doing and you want the recognition for its completion. Put it on your task list, get it done and check it off.
That's it ... Dump, Delay, Delegate, Do.
