List one task, do it, cross it out
Enter the 1–3–5 rule.
The 1–3–5 rule is a task management strategy that is all about prioritization and focus. It involves choosing one big, three medium, and five small tasks to try and knock out each day.
The 1–3–5 rule is a task management strategy that is all about prioritization and focus. It involves choosing one big, three medium, and five small tasks to try and knock out each day.
Only Do Nine Things
Focus on one big thing
I used to make long to-do lists and feel guilty about not completing them.
Now, I structure my to-do list as follows:
If I finish my one big thing, then my day is a success. To find it, I use this matrix:
The Eisenhower matrix
This matrix does have one flaw. From my... See more
I used to make long to-do lists and feel guilty about not completing them.
Now, I structure my to-do list as follows:
One big thing Less important thing Less important thing
If I finish my one big thing, then my day is a success. To find it, I use this matrix:
The Eisenhower matrix
This matrix does have one flaw. From my... See more