Purpose: Filter multiple options fast by asking only two questions: Is it urgent? Is it important?


How To Use This Matrix

  1. List all your pending decisions or tasks
  2. Place each in the appropriate quadrant
  3. Take the prescribed action for each quadrant
  4. Clear the matrix daily

The Matrix Framework

                    IMPORTANT
                        ↑
           Q2          |          Q1
      SCHEDULE IT      |       DO IT NOW
                       |
NOT URGENT ←──────────┼──────────→ URGENT
                       |
           Q3          |          Q4
      DELEGATE IT      |      DELETE IT
                       |
                        ↓
                  NOT IMPORTANT

Quadrant 1: DO IT NOW (Urgent + Important)

These require immediate action. Handle today.

Tasks/Decisions: