I make a to do list every day of my life.

Even on holidays. Even on vacation.

Not because it’s magical, but because it’s a useful tool. I’m hoping you’re using that useful tool as well.

The reason a to do list is helpful is not because you scribble down every bit of trivia (more about that later) but because it enables me to look at the big goalposts in life. And try to make that day help me get further toward those goalposts.

I’ve mentioned before but you should have probably no more than 3 or 4 major goals in your life. Things that are probably too big for you to complete in your lifetime. But rather than finding that realization depressing, it’s kind of exhilarating! I’m working on things bigger than me. Things that I hope will make the world better five hundred or a thousand years in the future.

My list usually includes stuff like reading for the day, family times and goals, and work stuff. Among others.

Tomorrow: when to make your list. And why.