Stop looking at this week

7 Aug 2026 · 1 min
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In this segment of his YouTube talk, Ben Morton urges viewers to develop a habit of scanning three to four weeks ahead rather than focusing only on the immediate day or week. By looking further forward, individuals can anticipate upcoming events such as holidays, allowing them to start planning early, create handover notes, and avoid last‑minute rushes. This forward‑looking approach also enables ruthless prioritization: deciding which tasks to delay, which must be completed before time off, and how to allocate responsibilities for the rest of the team during the absence.

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