EPISODE · Jun 30, 2026 · 11 MIN
The Problem With "Quickly"
from Everything Feels Important · host Tricia Bolton
How many times a day do you say: "I'll just quickly..."I'll just quickly check my email.I'll just quickly respond to this message.I'll just quickly look something up.Most of these tasks only take a few minutes.The problem isn't the time they take.It's what they do to your attention.In this episode, I explore:why "quickly" is one of the biggest threats to meaningful workhow important work gets pushed aside by other important workwhy quick tasks feel more rewarding than strategic workand the hidden reason we often interrupt ourselves when things start feeling uncomfortableBecause priorities rarely fall apart because of one big decision.They usually unravel through dozens of tiny, completely reasonable ones.🎯 If you'd like help deciding what deserves your attention right now, download my free 5-question prioritisation tool:👉 https://www.triciaboltoncoaching.com/decide
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How many times a day do you say: "I'll just quickly..."I'll just quickly check my email.I'll just quickly respond to this message.I'll just quickly look something up.Most of these tasks only take a few minutes.The problem isn't the time they take.It's what they do to your attention.In this episode, I explore:why "quickly" is one of the biggest threats to meaningful workhow important work gets pushed aside by other important workwhy quick tasks feel more rewarding than strategic workand the hidden reason we often interrupt ourselves when things start feeling uncomfortableBecause priorities rarely fall apart because of one big decision.They usually unravel through dozens of tiny, completely reasonable ones.🎯 If you'd like help deciding what deserves your attention right now, download my free 5-question prioritisation tool:👉 https://www.triciaboltoncoaching.com/decide
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