To Do List and 7 Other Time Management Lists You Should Use Instead

The video discusses the limitations of traditional to-do lists and introduces seven alternative lists to enhance productivity. It highlights the drawbacks of overworking and ignoring tasks, emphasizing the need for effective time management strategies. The video suggests using closed lists, such as the Today list, Tomorrow list, and Project list, to manage tasks efficiently. It also addresses handling overwhelming tasks with a Tiddler list and tracking tasks with a To-Track list. The goal is to improve productivity and achieve a better work-life balance.

What is a major downside of using a traditional to-do list as your main time management tool?

• It can lead to a never-ending list of tasks.

• It ensures all tasks are completed on time.

• It encourages procrastination.

• It helps in prioritizing tasks effectively.

How does a 'Today' list differ from a traditional to-do list?

• It focuses only on urgent tasks.

• It is updated every hour.

• It includes all possible tasks for the day.

• It is a closed list with a manageable number of tasks.

What is the purpose of a 'Tomorrow' list?

• To list tasks that are not important.

• To track completed tasks.

• To plan tasks for the next day.

• To list tasks that can be postponed indefinitely.

What should you do with tasks that have been on your list for a long time and are causing stress?

• Move them to a 'To Don't' list.

• Prioritize them immediately.

• Delegate them to someone else.

• Ignore them completely.

How can a 'Project' list help in managing larger tasks?

• By breaking them down into smaller, manageable parts.

• By listing them as urgent tasks.

• By delegating them to others.

• By ignoring them until they become urgent.

What is the main benefit of using a 'Tiddler' list?

• It tracks tasks assigned to others.

• It lists tasks that can be ignored.

• It focuses on small tasks that can be quickly completed.

• It helps in managing large projects.

What is the purpose of a 'To Track' list?

• To keep track of tasks delegated to others.

• To track tasks that have been completed.

• To list tasks that can be ignored.

• To list tasks that are not urgent.