I ask myself this simple question each day before I begin work. I like to take a walk for 20-30 minutes and mull over in my head what tasks will make the day a successful day and have me feeling satisfied when I lay down for sleep, knowing that I did my best.
I begin the night before and ask “what makes tomorrow a win?” I list three or four important tasks that I must get finished the next day. To this is added the more mundane shallow work that needs to be done to keep the lights on, but it’s the work that moves my business forward.
Having a short and simple road map for each day of what makes the day a win helps you know what you should be doing when you work, when you’re finished with work, and the satisfaction that you had a great day of work.