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May 2022
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Here's a Better To-Do List

Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching
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I'm sure you have a lot to do. If you use a To-Do list, I'd like to pass on advice that will make your days much more fun. LOSE your "To-Do List." Replace it with a" Did I Do It List."   To-Do Lists make you an employee of your checkmarks. They cause more stress the longer they get.   A "Did I Do It List" assumes you know what must be done. Instead of chasin ... Show More
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