You know, making a to-do list is one of the great secrets to boosting productivity. The problem is that if set up incorrectly, it backfires.
Making a to-do list is a fundamental secret to increasing your productivity. However, the truth is that a lot of people don’t know how to get up properly. And the tragedy is that if you do it wrong, that list will hurt you more than not making it anymore.
A fundamental mistake when making a “to-do list” is that you list too small things. After a few seemingly important tasks, you begin to write down dozens of errands, turning the list into a swag.
A fundamental mistake when making a “to-do list” is that you list too small things.
Every time you think of more and write it down. The list also becomes spread and unscientific, leading to experts using it also becomes useless. Anyway, don’t be upset, because you’re not alone in this planning story. According to a LinkedIn survey, 90% of people fail to create a standard “to-do list” on the first attempt.
But in short, the problem is in how to do it and the question is how to get out of this situation? Alyse Kalish – editor of The Muse shared how president Alex Cavoulacos used to “conquer” his to-do list: Principle 1-3-5.
“Chairman Alex is the most productive person we know,” Alyse adds. I don’t know, is that saying true or is it meant to make the “1-3-5 rule” more believable? Then quickly find out what “1- 3- 5” is any good!
The 1-3-5 rule is very simple to say. Basically, a to-do-list should have only 9 items, divided as follows:
Sounds little? But like it or not, your day is only 24 hours, and you can only complete a certain amount of work. Focusing on the 1–3-5 list means that the things you need to get done will be the ones you chose. Isn’t that better than having a problem and then solving it, or remembering something and then writing it down?
Focusing on the 1–3-5 list means that the things you need to get done will be the ones you chose.
The importance of each lack of clarity has a big impact on your time management, as well as your productivity at work and study. Prioritizing completing the things you listed in 1-3-5 will make you feel more satisfied and fulfilled for your day.
Practical proof is that the employees at The Muse have all tried to apply this principle. And it is said to be effective, having a huge impact on their productivity.
Of course, this principle can be used with some flexibility. In some special cases, you don’t need to fill out all the tasks on the 1-3-5 list at once. For example, when you are in a certain place – there will be an unexpected task that you cannot foresee (for example, a business trip), try leaving 1 entry for “3” and 2 items for Part “5” is for unexpected boss requests, right?
It’s simple right? So why don’t you try it now!