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The list that could change your life.
After failing in the second week of my fifth 75 Hard Challenge, I’m 3 for 2 right now (I’ve finished three and failed two), I’m looking for things to push my life forward.
This week I started using the “Power List” from Andy Frisella. It’s a simple concept; just make a list of five things you are going to get done today and then do them.
Most “gurus” out there say make a list of three things and get them done. I could never cut my day down to three things. I always have more things to get done then that. I tried three at home and three at work for a while and that still sucked and didn’t work. But five seems to be the magic number of things I can get done.
More then five big things a day I’m struggling and not getting things done and feel like crap. Less then five things on my list and there isn’t enough room on the list to put things that need to get done.
Today was a good day. I got my list done (almost, this post is the last thing on my list).
I make my list the night before and then stick to it the next day. I get those five things done above all else. Once those five things are scheduled and getting done, then I have room for other things.
These five things are my big rocks. Everything else gets filled in around them. It’s a simple life hack that will improve your life greatly.
Brett from the Art of Manliness explains Stephen Covey’s principle well.
This is a little thing I’m going to try and change my life with. Andy Frisella has said it was the greatest tool he used to become successful.
The only trick I found is to review the list constantly (like once an hour) all day to make sure you stay on task.
Go Make Yourself Better,
Ben Branam