Priority
If we are not careful we could allow what appears to be urgent to keep us from doing what is important.
Sometimes you have to remove all of the noise going on around you and get really focused on what is the most important in the moment.
The longer we put off doing something we know we need to the more it weighs us down.
When we’re overextended and have too much to do the smallest of tasks can seem overwhelming. To overcome this we have to prioritize.
We all feel overwhelmed at times. Sometimes all you can do is prioritize and focus on the things that are the most important at the time.
There is usually not enough time to do everything we want each day. We must identify what must get done and plan our time wisely.
Instead of complaining about not having enough time to do everything focus your efforts on using what time you have to do what matters most.
No matter how busy we are we still have to find a way to do the things we are the most passionate about.
We must make sure we are spending our time and effort on the things that we believe will help us become the person we want to be.
About willieryder
Willie Ryder spent 10 years in the United States Marine Corps working in Communications and Information Technology in multiple different Leadership roles. He then went to work at Microsoft where he has been for almost 15 years now working in Engineer, Manager, and Leadership roles.
Willie is very passionate about his personal and professional development and also helping others grow. Especially our next generation. He was an active member in Toastmasters for 8 years where he worked on his Communications and Leadership skills and has mentored many others in these areas.
Willie has been a year round youth basketball coach at www.YesICanBasketball.com for 13 years where he has had the wonderful opportunity to work with and coach 100's of kids of all ages. The past 6 years he has regularly volunteered to speak about character traits and mentor kids at the nearby public elementary schools. Over the last 3 years he has been a volunteer mentor with the nonprofit organization www.RightMovesForYouth.org where he tries to make a positive impact on some of the local High School students.
Willie has been married to Jennifer for 24 years. They have 2 daughters, a son, and a Siberian Husky. In his free time he enjoys spending time with family, attending and serving at Elevation Church, Coaching youth basketball, Writing, Public Speaking, Reading, and Running.
Willie Ryder - A Dreamer on a Journey 
Insightful and timely article Willie. Thanks for sharing!!