focus
80/20 Focus
You suspect something you're doing isn't worth your time. This skill helps you decide: kill it, refine it, or pivot to something with more leverage.
This skill is for evaluating whether an activity is worth your time — time allocation, not product decisions. For deciding which features to build next, use prioritize. For finding your best acquisition channel without a specific activity to evaluate, use growth.
How This Works
- You describe the activity and what's (not) happening
- I diagnose: wrong activity or wrong execution?
- I compare it against higher-leverage alternatives at your stage
- You get a verdict and a concrete plan for this week
Step 1: Understand
Before diagnosing, establish the basics. Ask the founder:
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