How to Plan Like a Boss: The Simple Grid That Changes Everything
Raise your hand if planning sometimes feels like untangling your hair in the shower without it all going down the drain. 🙋‍♀️ Goals are great, but figuring out how to reach them? That’s where things get messy.Â
Enter the Simple Prioritize Everything Model—your new BFF for tackling the chaos and getting clear on what to do next. This isn’t your average “make a list and hope for the best” situation. It’s practical, personal, and ridiculously effective. Let’s dive in.
What’s the Simple Prioritize Everything Model?
Think of it as the GPS for your goals. This four-box grid helps you sort through all your ideas, tasks, and strategies based on two things: ease and impact.
Here’s how it works:
1. Identify your goal – Whether it’s “fastest path to cash” or “figure out my side hustle,” start with what you want to achieve.
2. Plot your options – List out all the possible ways to hit that goal. For example, you could host a webinar, slide into someone’s DMs, or run ads.
3. Rank by ease and impact – What’s quick and effective? What feels like walking through quicksand? This is where the magic happens.
Why It Works for Everyone (Yep, Even You)
No two planners are alike (shoutout to my planning community!). What’s easy for me—like hosting a live workshop—might feel like pulling teeth for you. And that’s okay! This grid is all about finding your sweet spot.
A Few Real-Life Examples
Goal: Fastest Path to Cash
- High Ease + High Impact: Webinars, email campaigns
- High Impact + Lower Ease: Cold calls (not my fave, but maybe it’s yours!)
Goal: Where Should I Market?
- Hang where your clients are. Love Pinterest, and so do your people? Bingo. Hate Instagram but know it’s where your audience lives? Time to rethink—or outsource.
Why You’ll Love It
You’ll stop wasting time on stuff that doesn’t move the needle and start focusing on what actually gets results. Plus, it’s a breeze to tweak as your goals or circumstances change.
Want the Full Framework?
Download the free workbook at ambermcue.com/goalsdone and start planning smarter today.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
HIGHLIGHTS:
00:10 Concerns on Bringing Annual Goals To Life
01:32 Prioritize Everything Model
03:03 Amber’s Representation of the Prioritize Everything Model
