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

Block out 15 minutes at the very beginning of your workday, before diving into emails or urgent requests, to identify your single most important task for the day. This "Most Important Task" (MIT) should be something that, if accomplished, would make the day a success regardless of other distractions. Write it down clearly and commit to tackling it first, before letting the day's chaos dictate your agenda.