# To-Do Lists Are Like Can... ! [ rw-book-cover] (https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1798647511835410432/X8B71GSK.jpg) URL: https://twitter.com/Eric_Partaker/status/1844005115591798876 Author: @Eric_Partaker on Twitter  ## AI-Generated Summary None ## Highlights > To-do lists are like cancer for productivity. > Here’s the secret “Harvard” tool I use instead: >  ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/Eric_Partaker/status/1844005115591798876)) > I used to default to to-do lists. >  ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/Eric_Partaker/status/1844005119379292412)) > But they didn’t do much. >  ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/Eric_Partaker/status/1844005123347075493)) > If anything, they made me feel more overwhelmed. >  ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/Eric_Partaker/status/1844005127059046856)) > Taking up way too much of my time… >  ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/Eric_Partaker/status/1844005130754290003)) > Here’s what I do now. >  ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/Eric_Partaker/status/1844005134843723880)) > Timeboxing >  ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/Eric_Partaker/status/1844005138501079343)) > It’s a proven method. >  ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/Eric_Partaker/status/1844005142104047632)) > With timeboxing, I schedule self-appointments. >  ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/Eric_Partaker/status/1844005145904070948)) > Every appointment goes into the calendar. >  ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/Eric_Partaker/status/1844005149867663474)) > It puts things in perspective. >  ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/Eric_Partaker/status/1844005153902592465)) > You learn to manage your time better. >  ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/Eric_Partaker/status/1844005157811667152)) > And you feel less overwhelmed. >  ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/Eric_Partaker/status/1844005161595031987)) > Now, I can visualize how I’m spending my time. >  ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/Eric_Partaker/status/1844005165273317748)) > Now, all I have to do is show up. >  ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/Eric_Partaker/status/1844005168960152048)) > If you found this useful… > • Bookmark for easy access. > • Repost to your network. > • Follow [Eric_Partaker](https://twitter.com/Eric_Partaker). > P.S. Want my best thinking on business, leadership, and self-mastery? > Try Peak Performance Insights, my free newsletter. > You will join 235k+ who are putting in the work to become their best selves as executives, leaders, and individuals. > Sign up here: https://t.co/nxWZpxglbz ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/Eric_Partaker/status/1844005171942064275))