Before Breakfast If it can wait
Sep 9, 2025
Discover how to effectively rethink your to-do list by eliminating unnecessary tasks that don’t need immediate attention. Learn the power of postponing certain duties, which can ultimately lead to greater productivity and reduce stress. Embrace the concept of essentialism and experience the freedom that comes from a simplified schedule. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own task management journeys, fostering a community of shared insights and strategies for better prioritization.
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Treat Your To-Do List As A Contract
- Treat your to-do list as a contract with yourself and commit to doing items on their scheduled day.
- If something must be postponed, choose a new specific time instead of habitually rolling it forward.
Differentiate Urgent From Important
- Some important tasks are not urgent and can be scheduled flexibly without harm.
- Recognize which work belongs in a future slot so you can prioritize true daily urgencies.
Delete Tasks You Keep Postponing
- When you repeatedly move a task forward, consider deleting it instead of rescheduling it again.
- If you keep postponing something, take the hint that it may not be worth doing.