He was a family man, an American computer science professor, a virtual reality pioneer, and a human-computer interaction researcher at CMU. He also taught at the University of Virginia, which he admired for its tradition, history, and respect.
He was known for his lectures and his computer science projects. He was also known for his battle with pancreatic cancer, and teaching others how to make the most out of limited time. He was a cofounder and creator of the Alice software project as well.
1. Manage time like you manage money.
What comes to people's mind when they think of "budget" is money, but it's also your time. You can earn the money again, but you can never have your time back.
2. Managing your time well makes you successful.
Being successful doesn't always make you good at managing time, but being good at managing time can help you become successful.
3. Choosing what's best to spend your time on (80/20 rule).
A smaller number of tasks can get you most of the results. This shows the importance of doing what actually matters rather than trying to do everything.
4. Planning is essential.
"Failing to plan is planning to fail." Having a plan can help guide you.
5. Using the four quadrants to-do list.
After finishing the important, due-soon tasks, focus on the important, not-due-soon ones. This helps prevent future stress.