"The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities." - Stephen Covey

Dedicate the first 15-20 minutes of your workday to a "deep work" session focused on your most critical task, before checking emails or attending any impromptu meetings. This ensures that the most important item on your agenda receives your undivided attention when your energy and focus are at their peak, preventing it from being pushed aside by the day's urgent demands.