To-do lists can take more time than doing

What’s your view on ‘to-do’ lists? They’re essential aren’t they? We can’t live without them.

“It’s almost impossible for me to trust a nonlister,” admits Ilya Welfeld. “It’s hard for me to believe that anything will get done.” She’s so committed that she has made lists of lists to organize her work as a communications consultant. She even shanghaied her three-year-old son’s easel to assemble her “priority list,” which isn’t to be confused with her main to-do list, which she compiles in Microsoft Outlook’s Tasks.

via To-Do Lists Can Take More Time Than Doing, But That Isn’t the Point – WSJ.

You should read this Wall Street Journal article that talks about how some individuals use lists. Unfortunately is doesn’t offer a better alternative.

Kevin Harrington Partner

Kevin Harrington is a Partner at Exit Factor UK, helping SME owners increase business value & build a rewarding, well-planned exit. Former CMO at BBC Worldwide.

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