Prioritize ruthlessly. Every task costs points to add, pays out for finishing on time, and bites back if you're late.
| Quadrant | Deadline | Cost to add | Closed on time | Closed late | Overdue penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Do It Now | 1 day | 20 pts | +22 pts | +20 pts | −1 pt / day overdue |
| Decide When | 1 week | 10 pts | +11 pts | +10 pts | −2 pts / week overdue |
| Delegate It | 1 month | 5 pts | +5 pts | +5 pts | none |
| Eliminate It | none | 1 pt | +1 pt | — | none |
Adding a task deducts its cost immediately. Closing it within the deadline refunds the cost plus a bonus (Do It Now / Decide When only). Closing it late still refunds the base cost, but no bonus — and any overdue penalties already taken are not reversed. Points never drop below 0.