# ABCDE Prioritization Method

> Brian Tracy's task prioritization technique where tasks are labeled A (must do with serious consequences), B (should do with mild consequences), C (nice to do with no consequences), D (delegate), or E (eliminate).

- **URL:** https://www.briantracy.com/blog/time-management/abcde-method
- **Category:** Time Management Technique
- **Tags:** Prioritization, Task Management, Eat That Frog
- **Updated:** 2026-03-21 05:48
- **Canonical page:** https://timetrack.works/zh/items/abcde-prioritization-method

## Details

## The ABCDE Method

Developed by Brian Tracy, this method helps you review your work list and assign a letter to each task based on its true priority and consequences.

## The Five Categories

**A Tasks**: Must do - serious consequences
**B Tasks**: Should do - mild consequences  
**C Tasks**: Nice to do - no consequences
**D Tasks**: Delegate to someone else
**E Tasks**: Eliminate altogether

## Golden Rule

Never do a B task when an A task is left undone. The key is discipline to start on A-1 and stay with it until complete.

## Application

1. List all tasks
2. Assign letters A, B, C, D, or E
3. Number A tasks as A-1, A-2, etc.
4. Start with A-1 and complete before moving on
5. Work systematically through priorities

## Benefits

Provides clarity on what truly matters, reduces time wasted on low-priority tasks, and ensures high-impact work gets completed first.

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