Start with a problem, and make it as simple as possible. Then clarify the goal. This work you’re doing, the change you seek to make—who is it for and what is it for? Most recalcitrant problems are caused by a lack of clarity about what change is being sought. Triage is the work of figuring out what to work on next. Sort the incoming and work on the important, difficult, influential parts first. As the essential gets done, the rest follows naturally. And finally, decide. Decide to move on. Decide to focus on the critical parts. Decide to ship the work. It ships when you’re out of time or out of
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