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Glass Balls and Rubber Balls
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Last discussed Nov 3, 2026
A prioritization framework that separates commitments that must not be dropped (glass) from ones that can be dropped (rubber).
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The new rules for leading in chaos: How to plan, prioritize, and stay calm | Summit 2026
Dara Treseder · Nov 3, 2026
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Used for: Prioritizing between career, family and personal life
Praised: Clarifies which commitments can be dropped
"We think about our life as they're glass balls and they're rubber balls. And the glass balls are the things we don't want to break. So that's like our marriage, our children's well-being, our health, financial stability for our family. They're rub..."
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