I absolutely love this quote from Tim Ferriss.
“Am I being productive, or just active? Am I inventing things to do, to avoid the important? Focus on demonstrating results instead of showing dedication.” – Tim Ferriss
It is easy to convince yourself that your “chores” are more important than your goals.
The mere fact that it is easy is where the trap lies.
There is certainly a time and place for “chores.” Build them into your schedule, and develop systems to focus on them as needed. But do the same for your goals. Otherwise, the swirl of chores will keep you endlessly occupied.