The Order of the Day: Priorities, Plans, and Ponderings
Let’s take a jaunt through how arranging our “order of the day” can keep both our schedules and our spirits from spiraling into pandemonium. Swipe left on chaos and match with organization!
Definition:
Order of the day, the: The agenda; the most important activity or issue. Originating in the seventeenth century and historically used in the military and legislative bodies, this phrase today represents the pivotal points of focus or key activities designated for a day.
Synonyms:
- Agenda
- Schedule
- Program
- Itinerary
- Game Plan
Antonyms:
- Chaos
- Disorder
- Pandemonium
- Anarchy
- Bedlam
Related Terms:
- To-do list: A list of tasks to be accomplished.
- Priority: A thing that is regarded as more important than another.
- Main event: The primary or most important event in a sequence.
Humor-Filled Quotes:
- “An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.” – Bill Vaughan 🕛
- “I love deadlines. I love the whooshing noise they make as they go by.” – Douglas Adams 😂
Proverbs and Expressions:
- “No time like the present.”
- “Make hay while the sun shines.”
- “First things first.”
- “Don’t put off till tomorrow what you can do today.”
References:
- George Washington (1795): “Peace has been (to borrow a modern phrase) the order of the day.”
- Howard Fish, The Wrongs of Man (1819): “The good but pine; the order of the day is—prey on others, or become a prey.”
Recommended Reads and Watch:
- Books:
- Time Management Magic by Lee Cockerell
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
- Movies:
- “The Pursuit of Happyness” (2006)
- “Julie & Julia” (2009)
- Songs:
- “Nine to Five” – Dolly Parton
- “Time After Time” – Cyndi Lauper
- Poetry:
- “If—” by Rudyard Kipling
- “Ode on a Grecian Urn” by John Keats
Inspirations:
- “The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” – Stephen R. Covey
### Which of these correctly describes "the order of the day"?
- [ ] Random activities for the day
- [x] The main priorities and focus for the day
- [ ] Yesterday's leftovers
- [ ] Tomorrow's plans
> **Explanation:** "The order of the day" refers to the main priorities or key activities designated for a particular day.
### The phrase "order of the day" originally derived from which sectors in the seventeenth century?
- [ ] Culinary arts
- [ ] Fashion
- [x] Military and legislative bodies
- [ ] Circus performances
> **Explanation:** It originated in the seventeenth century and was primarily used in the military and legislative bodies to outline specific commands or agendas.
### True or False: "Order of the day" can be used to signify chaos.
- [ ] True
- [x] False
> **Explanation:** The phrase signifies the opposite of chaos—it means an organized plan or set of priorities for the day.
### Who quoted, "Peace has been (to borrow a modern phrase) the order of the day"?
- [x] George Washington
- [ ] Napoleon Bonaparte
- [ ] Cleopatra
- [ ] Leonardo da Vinci
> **Explanation:** This quote is attributed to George Washington in 1795.
Today’s “order of the day” invites you to embrace your priorities, tackle your schedule with a smile, and declutter that chaos. Until next time, remember—make every moment count, and oddly enough, you might end up counting every precious moment.
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