tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667609426645247378.post3956821152087978931..comments2023-07-22T09:21:36.182-04:00Comments on Peeling The Onion: The Power of a ChecklistAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02547029401388076822noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667609426645247378.post-1757477452668351932011-07-20T22:26:12.641-04:002011-07-20T22:26:12.641-04:00As a long-time lister, I would suggest a couple of...As a long-time lister, I would suggest a couple of tactical list-making tips that have also helped me stay more focused and get more done...particularly wrt the tough things.<br /><br />1. Keep the list small for each day. Only put a handful (5-6) items for a given day and commit to get them all done.<br /><br />2. Put other less urgent items on a "parking lot" list of other actions you don't want to forget. Each day, try to include at least one parking lot item on your list.<br /><br />3. Include a time estimate for each item. Particularly for actions that are less fun, it helps sometimes to see that the action is finite in time...i.e. you may be more likely to knock out a tough item if you see that it really shouldn't take more than 15min, such as making a difficult phone call to deliver bad news.<br /><br />4. Be sure your list includes investing time on the things that matter most. You may take pride in getting a lot done in the day, but if the actual activities are really all reactive to-do's rather than purposeful investments of your time...you may have accomplished very little the grand scheme of things.<br /><br />Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com