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Three Most Important Tasks (MITs)
Before starting each morning, write three tasks that, alone, would make the day a success.
Goal
Free the day from email-and-chat drift by naming three fronts that don't accept half-effort — finished before anything else.
Steps
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Before opening email, write on paper: "Today succeeds if I complete..." and finish with three sentences.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
On day one you finish by 11 a.m. something you usually leave until after lunch.
Evidence base
School: Zen To Done / Productivity Minimalism
Founders: Leo Babauta · Mark Forster (2007)
MITs popularized by Leo Babauta's "Zen To Done", rooted in Mark Forster (Do It Tomorrow) and Drucker's focus on the few big things.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "Three Most Important Tasks (MITs)" take?
This exercise takes about 10 minutes, practiced solo in a Behavioral format.
When will I notice the effect of "Three Most Important Tasks (MITs)"?
On day one you finish by 11 a.m. something you usually leave until after lunch. In the short term: Within two weeks, evenings calm down because "the big three" were killed in the morning.
Is "Three Most Important Tasks (MITs)" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Zen To Done / Productivity Minimalism (Leo Babauta, Mark Forster (2007)). MITs popularized by Leo Babauta's "Zen To Done", rooted in Mark Forster (Do It Tomorrow) and Drucker's focus on the few big things.
Is "Three Most Important Tasks (MITs)" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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