To-do lists are very useful tools, and we will feel very productive by check items off of them. However, they are also misleading.
Task lists by themselves, if used without setting priorities, could lead you to work a lot on items that don’t really move you forward. It is best to make sure that you are actually working on the high importance items that will pay off the most for you.
There are systems that are very good at helping you determine what to prioritize, such as the ABCDE method and the Eisenhower Box. Use one of these methods to make sure that your time is well spent, not on low value busywork but on high value tasks that will move you forward.
“Create a ladder of values and priorities in your life, reminding yourself of what really matters to you.”
— Robert Greene
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