Time Management Tips Quiz

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According to Peter Drucker, what is more important?

Time management

Efficiency

Productivity

Effectiveness (correct)

What is the main difference between urgent and important tasks?

Urgent tasks have long-term consequences

Important tasks have long-term implications (correct)

Important tasks are short-term

Urgent tasks require more time

How can one prevent important tasks from turning into urgent emergencies?

Not prioritizing tasks

Ignoring the urgent tasks

Attaching a deadline to each item on the To Do list (correct)

Completing the urgent tasks first

What does practicing the 'art of intelligent neglect' involve?

Eliminating trivial tasks from one's life Signup and view all the answers

In Malaysian culture, who is considered capable of producing anything perfect?

The gods Signup and view all the answers

Why is perfectionism discouraged?

It leads to procrastination Signup and view all the answers

What technique is described by Alan Lakein to conquer procrastination?

'Swiss cheese' method Signup and view all the answers

What technique does the text suggest for avoiding a big task?

Break it into smaller tasks Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to learn to say 'no' according to the text?

To avoid taking on too much and feeling overwhelmed Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested as a way to maintain balance between work and play?

Celebrating small successes Signup and view all the answers

What should one do after blocking time for important priorities like family and friends?

Be convinced of their importance Signup and view all the answers

What does the text advise as a way to approach a big task if feeling overwhelmed?

Set a timer and work on the big task for just 15 minutes Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to reward oneself for completing tasks according to the text?

To maintain a balance between work and play Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of spending time planning and organizing according to the text?

It helps in avoiding failure Signup and view all the answers

What does the 80-20 Rule, as stated by Vilfredo Pareto, suggest?

20% of the reward comes from 80% of the effort Signup and view all the answers

What did one of the famous Hunt brothers from Texas emphasize as the secret to amassing a fortune?

Deciding what you want Signup and view all the answers

How do goals contribute to a person's life according to the text?

They provide a sense of direction Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized in organizing in a way that makes sense to you?

Organizing in a way that suits your individual needs Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to have optimum goals according to the text?

Goals that cause one to stretch but not break Signup and view all the answers

How does the text suggest flagging items with a deadline can help with prioritization?

By providing a visual reminder of important deadlines Signup and view all the answers

'Forget the 'shoulds' and organize your way' implies what according to the text?

'Shoulds' can limit individual creativity and preferences Signup and view all the answers