“Set my focus to finishing the report.”
It pins your focus to the top of the day: one line for what today is really about.
Other ways to say it
- “My focus is deep work this morning.”
- “Focus on the launch.”
Each one pins your focus to the top of the day, above the tasks and the schedule.
Why one line
A day has room for a long list of tasks, and for one thing that matters most. Name that one first, and the rest of the day has something to be measured against.
When to say it
First thing in the morning, before the day starts asking for things. On a Monday, it’s the week’s first one thing.
Sources
- The VoiceFirstPlanner Voice Command Guide, Daily Planning 2 of 12
- The VoiceFirstPlanner Instruction Manual, page 60
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