Workflows / Checklist

Daily Prioritization

A lightweight workflow for choosing what matters today.

Type: ChecklistTypical time: 10–15 minutes

Template

  1. List all open tasks that could reasonably require attention today.
  2. Mark tasks with deadlines, dependencies, external blockers, or user/customer impact.
  3. Select no more than three primary outcomes for the day.
  4. Separate quick administrative tasks from focused work.
  5. Block time for the primary outcomes before accepting lower-value interruptions.
  6. Define what done enough for today means for each selected item.
  7. Review at end of day and move unresolved items intentionally.

Expected output

A short daily plan with top outcomes, time blocks, and deferred items.

Use notes

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