In life and business, much like in a hospital, we must learn the art of triage. When patients enter the ER with various injuries—whether from accidents, burns, or wounds—the medical team doesn’t rush in treating the first person they see. They evaluate, assess, and determine the most life-threatening conditions to treat first. Without this process, chaos ensues and lives are at risk.

Similarly, in our daily lives and work, we face countless “injuries” in the form of distractions, opportunities, and challenges. But are we applying triage? Often, we throw our energy into tasks or ventures that may not truly promote the health of our life or business. We become preoccupied with things that aren’t threatening the survival or growth of what matters most.

Just like a doctor prioritizes treatment, we must develop the awareness to see what’s truly critical for our success and well-being. Are we addressing the broken bones—those crucial tasks and goals that will keep us moving forward? Or are we bandaging scratches that pose no real threat but consume our time?

With awareness, courage, and persistence, we can improve our decision-making, focusing on what will stabilize and propel us. It’s about dedicating ourselves to life-saving actions in our goals and businesses, ensuring that we don’t get sidetracked by less important distractions.

“Teach us to number our days carefully so that we may develop wisdom in our hearts.” —Psalm 90:12 (CSB)