17/06/2026
Reduce cognitive load
That’s one of the most underrated productivity tools
I used to start my day with a long list of priorities
When everything became a priority, nothing got my full attention
A long task list is an inventory
A Top 3 list is a commitment
When you treat 15 tasks as today’s priorities, your attention keeps switching between competing goals. The result is increased cognitive load, reduced focus, and more mental fatigue.
Research shows that working memory is limited. The more active commitments you try to hold in mind, the harder it becomes to sustain attention on any one of them.
What worked for me:
• Keep a master list for everything.
• Choose 3 commitments for today.
• Measure success by completing those 3.
The goal isn’t to do less.
The goal is to reduce cognitive load so you can focus on what matters most.
Inventory captures possibilities.
Commitment drives action.