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Objective
This module is designed to help students understand a common pattern in society: those who achieve success in life are relatively few, while those who settle for mediocrity or obscurity are many. The difference often comes down to the choices they make and where they focus their time and energy. By learning to identify what truly matters, students can set themselves on a path to become leaders and valuable contributors to nation-building.
Introduction
Imagine two lists: one with the important tasks and goals that truly advance your life, and another with the unimportant, trivial activities that don’t contribute much to your growth. Which list do you think is longer? Which list do you spend most of your time on? These questions can help us reflect on how we use our time and energy.
Activity
Ask students to make two lists: one for activities that are important to their personal growth (like studying, self-improvement, and learning new skills) and one for activities that don’t add much value (like excessive social media scrolling, aimless chatting, or playing games for long hours). Have them compare their lists to understand how they prioritize their time.
Content
1. The School of Success: Walk in the Opposite Direction
Success is often found by going against the crowd. Many people are comfortable staying in the “average” zone, doing what’s easy and common. But those who achieve greatness often choose the path less traveled. They commit to meaningful, purposeful actions rather than following the masses.
This is the concept of the vital few and the trivial many. The vital few are those who focus on what truly matters, setting themselves apart as leaders, innovators, and changemakers. The trivial many, on the other hand, are those who spend time on unimportant things, following the crowd without much thought about their impact.
The choice is yours to make: will you be part of the vital few, who actively contribute to positive change and growth? Or the trivial many, who let opportunities for progress pass them by?
2. The Vital Few: Focus on What Matters
Most things we encounter each day are trivial—they don’t significantly contribute to our goals or personal development. Only a few things truly matter. Leaders and achievers recognise these key activities and devote themselves to them.
If you want to be part of the vital few, think about how you spend your time each day. Are you investing in yourself—studying, learning new skills, or working on personal projects that help you grow? Or are you spending too much time on games, social media, and other distractions?
Reflection
How much time do you spend on learning, self-development, and personal projects?
How much time do you spend on entertainment and leisure?
The way you allocate your time shapes who you become. Those who invest in their development become leaders; those who spend their time on trivial activities tend to remain in the background.
3. Winners Identify and Focus on the Important Things
Successful people share a common trait: they know how to distinguish the important from the unimportant. They’re able to set boundaries, focusing on what will help them achieve their goals. They don’t feel pressured to follow every trend or join every activity. Instead, they make deliberate choices that align with their purpose and ambition.
- Failures focus on trivial activities.
- Average people spend time on urgent things, reacting to pressure.
- Successful people dedicate time to important things, building towards long-term goals.
Trivial vs. Important vs. Urgent
- Trivial activities are time-wasters that do not help you reach your goals.
- Urgent activities often demand attention but may not be important—like cramming for an exam because you didn’t study in advance.
- Important activities contribute to your growth and goals, such as consistent studying or skill-building.
Being aware of this difference allows you to prioritise effectively, focusing on the activities that truly make a difference.
Example
Imagine a student who waits until the last minute to study for an exam. They cram and stress, turning an important task into an urgent one. However, if they had planned and studied gradually, they’d have made steady progress without the pressure. By focusing on the important tasks regularly, they reduce the likelihood of urgent, stressful situations.
Let Us Sum It Up
To lead a fulfilling and impactful life, focus on the vital few things that truly matter. By dedicating time to the important tasks—your education, personal growth, and contributions to your community—you place yourself among those who can make a real difference. Urgent tasks will become fewer as you build the discipline to focus on the important. The reward for this discipline is success, personal fulfilment, and the chance to lead and inspire others.
Reflection Activity
Reflect on one area of your life where you have been giving too much attention to the trivial many. What can you do to redirect your focus to the vital few? Write down one action you will take to make that change.
Conclusion
Choosing the path of the vital few isn’t always easy, but it’s the path of those who lead and inspire. By learning to prioritise what truly matters, you set yourself on a journey of success and purpose—one that will prepare you not only for personal achievement but for meaningful contributions to society and nation-building.