# Moving the Needle - MacSparky
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The question of getting my most important work done is much more present in my mind now, and that has obvious benefits for me both mentally and in terms of actual production.
There still is some work that both must get done and doesn’t move the needle. I think plenty about that work as well every time I set time aside to do it. This is work that gets in the way and, with this practice, I’m more motivated than ever to throw it overboard. I’ve got a series of questions I ask myself every time I pick up this type of work:
- Does this need to be done at all?
- If it must be done, can I automate/delegate it?
- If I must do it, what is the least intrusive way for me to accomplish it?
First, I’ve been intentionally scheduling time for that stuff when I’m the least productive. For me, that’s after 3 pm on most days. Also, I find I get that type of work done faster if I pile it all together and set aside a few hours to do it, rather than picking it up piecemeal throughout the day and week.