<ul><li>Using your calendar for to-dos is a better approach than adding to-dos to an app.</li><li>If a task takes less than two minutes, do it immediately instead of adding it to the to-do list.</li><li>Creating a waiting for list ensures you don't drop the ball when someone else is delaying a task you need.</li><li>Pick 1-3 things you must accomplish each day before opening your to-do list.</li><li>Creating Deep Work time allows for focused, uninterrupted, and valuable cognitive processing.</li><li>Saying No is important. If you overcommit, your productivity significantly reduces.</li><li>Protect work async because it improves efficiency by pivoting meeting requests to email conversations.</li><li>Get assistance for low-impact work by hiring virtual assistants who can take care of smaller tasks.</li><li>Scheduling meetings starting from later in the day helps to save deep work time in the morning.</li><li>Use 'Do Not Disturb' mode to eliminate distractions during deep work time.</li></ul>

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