If you’re thinking about something a lot, because you’re worried about it or excited about it, it’s what you’ll work on. Even if it’s not the most important thing. Even if it’s trivial.

When you get up in the morning you’ll work on that first. Because it’s on your mind. It’s what you’re thinking about, so it’s what you do. Even if other matters are more pressing.

When you get done with what was on your mind the day is mostly over. You’ve not started that important thing you should have been working on.

The only way to win is to work on the important. Either make it what’s on your mind or follow a routine so you work on the important things first.