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"Kill or Develop" Challenge for Active Projects

Each active project: continue or kill? No "waiting" middle ground.

30 min Advanced

Goal

Smash the "postponed projects graveyard" that drains attention with no return.

Steps

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List every active (or "semi-active") project in a row.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

You free mental load you carried as "I'll get back to it someday".

Evidence base

School: Essentialism

Founders: Greg McKeown (2014)

McKeown — "Essentialism" (2014), chapter "Edit". Focus through brave subtraction, not addition.

Frequently asked questions

How long does ""Kill or Develop" Challenge for Active Projects" take?

This exercise takes about 30 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.

When will I notice the effect of ""Kill or Develop" Challenge for Active Projects"?

You free mental load you carried as "I'll get back to it someday". In the short term: In a month, focus on remaining projects surges; they start moving.

Is ""Kill or Develop" Challenge for Active Projects" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Essentialism (Greg McKeown (2014)). McKeown — "Essentialism" (2014), chapter "Edit". Focus through brave subtraction, not addition.

Is ""Kill or Develop" Challenge for Active Projects" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Advanced. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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