now keep two to-do lists: an “Active” one and a “Backburner” list. While I raised the bar for putting things on my “Active” list”, I’ve drastically lowered it for my “Backburner” list. (There are categories within the list to keep things somewhat tidy.) (View Highlight)
My “To read” list is now called a “Could read” list, because I know I’ll never get through the whole list. Though it’s a very minor tweak, it makes me feel better. (View Highlight)
helps manage the friction of doing tasks I really don’t want to do. For example, if I have to call up a customer service rep in the morning, I’ll reduce friction by making sure I have everything lined up: the phone number, order number, any documents I need, etc. Time-blocking also increases the friction of deviating from my plan. (View Highlight)
