1370: Why You Should Stop Using Due Dates by Carl Pullein
Carl Pullein explains why using due dates for all tasks in your to-do list manager can make them meaningless and create unnecessary stress
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Episode 1370:
Carl Pullein explains why using due dates for all tasks in your to-do list manager can make them meaningless and create unnecessary stress. By implementing a weekly review, daily mini-review, and the 2+8 prioritization technique, you can maintain a more effective and trustworthy task management system, leading to better productivity and a greater sense of control.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.carlpullein.com/blog/why-you-should-stop-using-due-dates/21/8/2019
Quotes to ponder:
"When you have a list of tasks for the day that are not due, your daily to-do list loses its power."
"The weekly review is where once you have reviewed all your projects and appointments for next week you are in a much better-informed state on what you can do next week."
"The 2+8 Prioritization technique restricts you to just ten tasks a day."
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