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title: How To Break Your Task System
description: A backwards approach to productivity.
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# [How To Break Your Task System](https://www.kouroshdini.com/the-dini-group-ltd-blog/how-to-break-your-task-system-2)

 Written by [Kourosh](https://www.kouroshdini.com/the-dini-group-ltd-blog/author/kourosh) | Oct 30, 2017 3:00:09 PM

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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