Wise advice on automation

Never automate something that can be eliminated, and never delegate something that can be automated - Timothy Ferriss
At its core, this is a hierarchy of action for productivity. It's a simple, two-step filter for any task: first, see if you can just get rid of it entirely. If not, then you figure out how to make it run without you.

Wise advice on clarity

If you can’t define it or act upon it, forget it - Timothy Ferriss
It's a ruthless filter for your attention. If something is too vague to be defined or you can't take concrete steps to influence it, it's not worth your mental energy.