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Nir Eyal — How To Become An Indistractable Force (EP.235)
Infinite Loops
Conquer the Limitations of To-Do Lists
To-do lists are frequently celebrated as a remedy for time management issues, yet they reveal significant flaws. Primarily, they lack constraints, allowing endless additions that lead to feelings of inadequacy when tasks remain incomplete. This perpetuates a cycle of negative self-perception, misleading individuals into believing they struggle with time management due to personal shortcomings rather than an ineffective tool. Additionally, to-do lists often do not facilitate prioritization, as users tend to tackle easier or more urgent tasks instead of focusing on what is truly important. Furthermore, they create a weak feedback loop, contributing to distractions and the planning fallacy, where the true duration of tasks is underestimated due to interruptions. These combined factors result in diminished productivity and a skewed self-image regarding one's efficiency.
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