By default:
- whatever seems most urgent will get the most attention.
- whoever screams loudest will get the quickest response.
The loudest things get the most attention, whether they deserve it or not.
But urgency does not equal importance. If I don’t pay careful attention to what gets my attention, I’ll run around chasing meaningless alarms, while the higher priority people and plans will get little or nothing from me.
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