What could be so important about a list of jobs that need to be done within a given time frame?

Well, quite a lot really.

They help with Time Management. They help identify and prioritise important tasks. They keep you keep focused.

Regardless of the time frame involved, to-do lists help you remember tasks and push you toward an action plan to accomplish them.

Making a list will help identify tasks which are similar and can be handled together. Whether that is a geographical similarity or requiring similar inputs, the time saved can be spent on achieving more.

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