12/16/2020
A task list to rule all others, for creatives. 🧙♂️
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Even though we function as a team, each of us here has a lot of autonomy to plan our workday. That much freedom can be crippling at times. If you’re like me, you’re easily distracted and susceptible to choice fatigue.
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Over the years, I’ve tried a lot of productivity tools and philosophies. Some of them have really helped me be more disciplined. But the options can be overwhelming, leaving me longing for a simple, dependable set of directives.
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So I developed a shortlist of “master tasks.” These help me evaluate the work I’m planning for a given day or week. If it doesn’t fall into one of these categories, I can quickly recognize I probably shouldn’t be doing it. Or it’s not a priority.
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This way, if all else fails and I start running on autopilot too much, I can always come back to a simple framework that I know is trustworthy. It’s like a compass for my to-do list.
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It works well for me, but it’s a work in progress. Let me know if there’s anything you’d add/edit/delete!
