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The brain is like a Swiss Army knife-

There are so many things the brain can do, logically compartmentalized to handle complexities.

Yet, even with such an efficient in-built device, I need my lists!

And I make lists everywhere I go, on my phone, bits of paper  and yes in my mind too- to be transferred to phone or paper soon.

At work, I open my desk, take my book out- get ready for the day.

Make my “to do” list for the day. New ones, old ones, just remembered ones too!

Then I remember- I had some notes jotted down the previous  night on my phone.

Look it up, included.

Now the list seems long and needs prioritizing, I quickly make a fresh one!

Start the day’s work.

Cross out some of the tasks and include new ones which have come up.

Looks too messy, create a new list with fresh priorities.

Back to work after lunch.

A good day indeed. When your paper has been scored through so many times!

As I leave a new “to do”  list for home based activities is getting created mentally.

Get my trusty gadget out and jot down the all important tasks.

There have been moments, when I have been on the phone, with no easy access to pen and paper.

I could not wait to get off the call to make a note of the points that were flashing in my mind during my conversation!

Back home, more scores and notes- Satisfaction.

Late night, almost in bed, lights off, but the brain refuses to power down, there are lists forming…..

Back on the phone, yet another “to do” list.

Next day- repeat all of the above.

My “to do” list is a constant reminder of tasks, not necessarily a wholesome planning tool!

But in the words of Winston Churchill: "He who fails to plan is planning to fail”

“ Getting Things Done” by David Allen- is a good read to know how breaking down complexities is the first step towards better planning and execution.

Remember-

Control and perspective are essential even with a Swiss Army knife!!