Why Daily To-Do Lists Don’t Work

When I first tried implementing daily to-do lists, I wanted to ensure the success of my long-term goals by drilling in strict routine.  Reading up on different productivity systems like David Allen’s GTD, I figured that the best plan for me would be to write out a list of tasks every day, using precise wording so I could be satisfied with myself when I ticked them off.  I like simple things, and this system I had concocted seemed very logical and practical.

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Goal-Setting and Why Aversion is a Good Place to Start

Goal-setting is the crux of personal development, as it is the only way to define and measure your success. Although not everyone makes use of this essential process, it’s something that can usually be done fairly easily. Accomplishing goals, on the other hand, is much more challenging.

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