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How should a useful do list organize tasks?

Sort tasks by priority, then rank them.

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  1. Alphabetically by first word
  2. By urgency and importance ✔
  3. From easiest to hardest only

Why: Not every task deserves attention first. Sorting and ranking helps a leader focus on important work before less pressing tasks.

Huh, didn't know that: A calendar can reserve time for jobs that must happen on a certain day.

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Why was the do list calm? It had its priorities in order.
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Answer: By urgency and importance. Not every task deserves attention first. Sorting and ranking helps a leader focus on important work before less pressing tasks.

  1. Learn to Lead, Volume 1: Personal Leadership www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/Vol1LetterLowFinal_FDCFE2AA96703.pdf
    Such a system helps focus leaders on the tasks that are most important, while temporarily setting aside tasks that might be nice to do but are less pressing.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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