If your social media feed tends to pick up a lot of inspirational quotes and motivational creeds, you may have seen the 5-by-5 rule before: “If it won’t matter in five years, don’t spend five minutes worrying about it.” While it’s usually meant to apply to your personal life, it’s also sound professional advice.
On any given day, you likely have dozens of things to worry about related to your job. Being able to differentiate the important stuff from that which doesn’t matter in the long run is critical if you want to maximize your productivity. In this article, we’ll introduce you to the 5-by-5 rule and how it can apply to your career.
