Make the Grade: To Do Lists

The video discusses the challenges of managing a growing to-do list and introduces a time management technique called the 'Catch Up, Keep Up, and Get Ahead' system. This system involves categorizing tasks into three groups: tasks that are overdue, tasks that need to be maintained, and tasks that can be done in advance. The speaker emphasizes the importance of daily commitment to tackle at least one overdue task, maintain current tasks, and work ahead on future tasks. By consistently applying this method, the speaker aims to eliminate the backlog and reduce frustration.

What is the main issue the speaker faces with their to-do list?

• They have too few tasks to complete.

• They often get ahead of their tasks.

• They struggle to keep up and fall behind.

• They find their tasks too easy.

What is the first step in the 'catch up, keep up, and get ahead' system?

• Focus on future tasks.

• Create a catch-up stack for overdue tasks.

• Ignore the catch-up stack.

• Complete all tasks in one day.

How does the speaker plan to manage their catch-up stack?

• By setting aside time daily to complete at least one task.

• By working on it only on weekends.

• By ignoring it until it becomes urgent.

• By delegating tasks to others.

What is the purpose of the 'keep up' list in the system?

• To focus on tasks that can be delayed.

• To manage tasks that cannot be postponed.

• To prioritize tasks for next month.

• To list tasks that are already completed.

What benefit does the speaker expect from working on the 'get ahead' list?

• It will make the catch-up stack grow.

• It will help keep the keep-up pile under control.

• It will allow them to ignore the keep-up tasks.

• It will reduce the number of tasks in the keep-up list.