Do What Matters Most: The One-Minute Manager Meets the Monkey

In his latest book, Do What Matters Most, Bob Nelson, the bestselling author of The One Minute Manager, teams up with renowned leadership expert Greg McKeown to show you how to apply the principles of One Minute Management to the most important challenge facing leaders today: getting the right things done.

The One-Minute Manager Meets the Monkey

The One-Minute Manager Meets the Monkey is a fable about a young manager who is struggling to keep up with the demands of his job. He is constantly being pulled in different directions and feels like he is never getting anything done. One day, he meets a wise old man who teaches him the secret of getting the right things done.

The old man tells the young manager that the key to success is to focus on what matters most. He says that there are only a few things that are truly important in life and that we should spend our time and energy on those things.

The old man also tells the young manager that he needs to learn to say no. He says that we can't do everything and that we need to be selective about what we take on.

The young manager takes the old man's advice to heart and begins to focus on what matters most. He starts by making a list of his top priorities and then he starts to delegate tasks that are not as important. He also learns to say no to new requests that come his way.

As the young manager begins to focus on what matters most, he starts to feel more in control of his life. He is able to get more done and he feels more satisfied with his work.

The 4 Disciplines of Execution

In Do What Matters Most, Nelson and McKeown identify four disciplines that are essential for getting the right things done. These disciplines are:

1. Focus on the wildly important. This means identifying the few things that are truly important and then focusing all of your time and energy on those things.
2. Act on the lead measures. Lead measures are the things that you can control that will lead to the results you want. For example, if you want to lose weight, a lead measure would be the number of calories you eat each day.
3. Keep a compelling scoreboard. This means tracking your progress on the lead measures so that you can see how you are doing and make adjustments as needed.
4. Create a cadence of accountability. This means setting up regular meetings to review your progress and hold yourself accountable for your results.

How to Apply the 4 Disciplines of Execution to Your Life

The 4 Disciplines of Execution can be applied to any area of your life, whether it is your work, your personal life, or your relationships. Here are a few tips for how to get started:

• Identify your wildly important goals. What are the few things that you want to achieve in the next year?
• Break your goals down into lead measures. What are the things that you can control that will lead to your goals?
• Create a compelling scoreboard. How will you track your progress on your lead measures?
• Set up a cadence of accountability. How often will you meet to review your progress and hold yourself accountable?

By following the 4 Disciplines of Execution, you can achieve anything you set your mind to. Do What Matters Most is a must-read for anyone who wants to get more done and live a more fulfilling life.

Conclusion

Do What Matters Most is a powerful book that will help you to get the right things done and live a more fulfilling life. If you are ready to take control of your life and achieve your goals, then I highly recommend reading this book.