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How To Break Your Task System

A bit tongue in cheek, but in any case...

  • Rarely review.
  • Rarely clear the Inbox.
  • Treat all lists as infinite.
  • Deny the limits of time and attention.
  • Add flags to many tasks.
  • Overestimate what you can do.
  • Heavily use due dates.
  • Add reminders without considering current reminders.
  • Avoid adding enjoyable work.
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