The List

Good morning,

Happy Friday! To list or not to list, that is the question. We’re talking about the infamous “To Do List.”

Any time management book or seminar I’ve encountered has something to say about it. I’ve even heard talk about the “Not To Do List,” which by the way is an interesting concept to contemplate.

In my case, I have an Excel list on my computer where I jot down requests made of me – big or small – so they don’t get forgotten in the hustle or fall through the cracks. But that long list doesn’t help a bit with prioritizing or making effective use of my time.

The list that does help is the one I write right before going home at night, or worst case scenario, first thing the next morning to start my day. Three important items – just three – written in ink on a small pad of paper. It’s a “quick start” list to get the day off to a productive start before the usual happens – you know, the calls, the emails – the usual that takes one's day in unexpected directions.

This simple technique makes morning the most effective part of my day. Because if not addressed first thing in the morning, the “important” will often lose out to the “urgent,” referencing the note from December 11th.

I hope your Friday is productive, enjoyable and a sunny day!

Clarity

P.S. “Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.” William Shakespeare

Clarity Patton Newhouse
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