Guard Your Golden Hours: Spend Them on the Work Only You Can Do—Every No Funds a Powerful 'Yes' Your best hours are a scarce budget. Spend them on unique, high-leverage work—and make no the default so you can afford a bigger yes. Why it matters Peak hours do 2–3x the work of average time. Inbox first = attention residue all day. Scarcity forces clarity. Find and block them Track energy for 2 weeks; pick 2–4 recurring 90–120 min blocks. Name each block for a concrete outcome (

Teams that dodge conflict move slow and build quiet resentment. High performers do the opposite: they channel heat at the work, not the people. Don’t avoid conflict; aim it at a clear decision with shared criteria and simple rules. Why aimed conflict wins Speed: Debate has a destination and a deadline. Quality: Diverse views collide with evidence. Ownership: People commit to decisions they pressure-tested. Trust: Safe dissent → stronger commitment. Aim it with TARGET Topi