One of the most difficult things in product is balancing long-term strategy and short term speed. After years of trial and error,  I've developed a mental model to help product leaders make informed decisions. 

Why It's Time to Redefine Your Prioritization Matrix Toward ROI

Focus is about saying no to good opportunities, not to bad ones. But how do you actually put that in practice?

Dot voting is still great for some purposes, but not for prioritizing an idea to pursue. This is why you should consider stopping using it unless you are ready to accept that some dots are more equals than others.