Why it’s time to ditch the to-do list:
#1 They don’t account for how long something will take.
Let’s be real. You’re really bad at gauging the time required to complete the task. As a result, we all put more things on our list than we are capable of doing.
#2 They Lack Clarity
There is no difference between urgent and important. There are no time boundaries. And we tend to “do” the urgent tasks, and put off the most important ones.
#3 They Lack Schedule
Unless you’re a badass, your to-do list is probably just a set of randomly gathered tasks in no order.
When you start your workday, you usually pick the ones based on your current mood.
And when there is no schedule, you’re more than likely to start switching between a few…
This also leads to procrastination…
Overall, the To Do List gives you the illusion of progress and accomplishment.
But I believe that:
To Do Lists make you prioritize the wrong stuff and make you less organized in the long run.
But planning and productivity are such an important ingredient in success…
What to do?
Schedule Everything Rigorously.
Be a professional. Write down your tasks, and dedicate time to them.
And stick to that schedule.
Give Yourself Tight Deadlines
The longer your deadline, the more likely you are to waste time and procrastinate.
Prioritize
Schedule your most important tasks in the morning.
Start your day by doing your most important thing, and use that momentum to carry you through the rest of your day.
Be Real With Yourself
Don’t overwork yourself. Don’t schedule more tasks than you can handle.
Hard work has nothing to do with productivity.
Your journey to success begins with you prioritizing, and executing what’s important for you.
The worst thing you can do is burn yourself out.
Your health and energy will take you everywhere you want to go
