Don't Follow The Ivy League Method - Do This Instead

Learn why the famous Ivy League Method doesn't get you the best results and what you could do instead.

If you're lucky, then you've already heard of the Ivy League Method.

I mean lucky because then you already care for prioritization, which again helps you in many dimensions. - Lucky you!

But let me make a bet:

Even if you KNOW the Ivy League Method, I bet you DON'T USE it?

Here's why I dare to make that bet.

Well, first, because there was no pot at stake - duh! - But there's a second reason.

While the Ivy League Method is one of the greatest ideas ever, I think it has a significant flaw.

Because the method asks us to do something that we cannot do.

It wants us to go through the day with a strict, linear prioritization of tasks.

First my most important task, until it's finished, then the second most important, and on and on.

As great as that sounds, it is unrealistic.

And because it is unrealistic, you and I will not follow through with it.

And THIS again is a HUGE FLAW.

Because to make any method truly helpful, I need to ensure using it first.

Are you with me so far? - Please share your thoughts and experiences. Is it also unrealistic for you, to follow such a strict prioritization during the day? Let me know, I'm curious.

So what's our solution to use the GREAT benefit that the Ivy League Method delivers, without its flaw?

My best solution is to ease up things a bit, to become less strict in favor of usability.

The greater usability again supports repetition and therefore strong habit building.

In summary, I am better off with a less ideal solution that I ACTUALLY USE every day.

So instead of asking to go strictly linear and top down, which - again - would be ideal of course, I suggest the following:

Just list your maximum of six most important tasks for the day.

Try to give them some priority, but don't overdo it.

Then, try to work them off somehow top-down, but don't berate yourself if you deviate from the exact order.

In my experience, this makes sticking to the list SO MUCH easier.

I have no idea how good old Charles M. Schwab managed to go through his Ivy League List strictly linear. But maybe that's what separates a billionaire from all the others.

Anyway, I can't, so doing it the way described above works much better for me.

What's your take on this?

Do you want to call me on my bet?

I'm still waiting for someone to tell me she or he manages to go through each day, crossing off their six most important tasks in strict order.

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