The Cure for the Blank Page

That book won't write itself. Use this matrix in 4todo to prioritize your passion projects, manage client work, and finally get your words out into the world.

DO FIRST

  • Finish an article for a client with a deadline today

  • Incorporate urgent edits from your editor

  • Submit a piece before the publication cutoff

PLAN THIS WEEK

  • Work on the first draft of your book or passion project

  • Outline ideas for future articles or stories

  • Build your author platform or personal brand

DELEGATE

  • Responding to every social media comment immediately

  • Answering non-urgent emails about potential future work

  • Endlessly researching a minor detail for a story

SKIP IF NEEDED

  • Reading about writing instead of actually writing

  • Perfecting the first sentence of a draft for hours

  • Checking your sales stats or follower count obsessively

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How to Use the Priority Matrix

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Start with Red (Important + Urgent)

Tasks in this quadrant are highly important, and the deadline is right around the corner. It's like having a paper due tonight or a client's system suddenly going down. You have to drop everything else, get on it right now, and give it your full focus. This is your top priority.

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Schedule Yellow (Important + Not Urgent)

This is the foundation for your long-term success. These are things that matter for your future but aren't urgent right now, like learning a new skill, exercising, or planning for next month. Because they're not urgent, they're easy to forget. What you need to do is put them on your schedule, set a fixed time for them, and stick to it.

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Delegate Blue (Not Important + Urgent)

These tasks may seem urgent, but they're not important to you. They're the kind that interrupt your flow, like unnecessary meetings or small favors others ask of you. The best approach is to let someone else handle them or deal with them quickly, and don't let them steal your valuable time.

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Skip Gray (Not Important + Not Urgent)

Tasks in this quadrant are neither important nor urgent. They're purely a drain on your time and energy, like mindlessly scrolling on your phone. The best approach is simply not to do them, and save that time for the tasks in the Yellow quadrant.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can the Eisenhower Matrix help me with writer's block?

Writer's block often comes from the pressure of a big, important project. The matrix helps you schedule 'Important but Not Urgent' time for low-pressure writing, like outlining or freewriting. This consistent, scheduled practice keeps the creative muscles warm and makes it easier to tackle the big projects when the time comes.

What is the most important quadrant for a writer's career?

The 'Important but Not Urgent' quadrant is where your career is built. This is where you write the books, scripts, or articles that establish your voice and brand. Client work (Urgent/Important) pays the bills, but the work you do in this quadrant builds your future.

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