Fewer Things, More Done

"The fewer things I try to do, the more I get done."

I made this observation a few weeks ago at work.  I had cleared away piles of paper - things I'd saved to read - things I'd started but not finished, that then got buried - things that at one time seemed important, but now seemed to belong in the recycle bin.

Fewer things, more done.  Simple.  I began to restructure how I work around that idea.  Space and time seemed to open up.  Stress all but disappeared.  Work flowed, instead of piling up.

My current practice is to write down three things I want to complete for the day.  Inevitably, more things arise, and I choose whether to add them to the list or save them for another day.  But the three things get done, and usually several more.  I'm more organized and intentional about what things need to be done quickly, what can be added to the weekly management team agenda rather than worrying about right now, and what can be quickly delegated.

Fewer things, more done.  Accomplishment, not anxiety.  Flow replaces frenzy.