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1-2-3 Get It Done: The Sequence Strategy That Helps You Finish Work in Half the Time
sent by Joaquín Kosegarten | March 17, 2026
Every second counts, so let’s get right to it. 1 idea, 2 ways it saves you time, and 3 steps to Get It Done:
1 Idea
Start your day with the hardest thinking tasks first, and save the simple or mechanical work for last.
2 Ways it saves you time
1. Your brain has its highest mental power early in the day. When you use that power on complex tasks first, you finish them faster and with fewer mistakes.
2. Simple tasks take the same effort no matter when you do them. Hard tasks do not. Doing them later costs more time and more energy, which doubles your workload without adding any value.
3 Steps to Get It Done:
1. Look at your to-do list and mark the tasks that require the most thinking.
2. Do those first while your brain is fresh, even if they look intimidating.
3. Finish the day with light, mechanical, or admin tasks that do not need deep focus.
Conclusion
The order you work in matters. A smart sequence protects your energy, speeds up your progress, and helps you finish more work with less effort.
“But what if hard tasks drain me early?”
Don’t worry about it. In reality, doing them first prevents the slow build-up of stress and frees your mind for the rest of the day.
As promised — 1 minute that can save you hours
Yours in Getting It Done,
Joaquin Kosegarten
Author of Get It Done
Creator of the 1-2-3 Get It Done Newsletter
P.S. Fun fact, studies show that decision fatigue sets in after just a few hours of consecutive choices. Judges, doctors, and CEOs all make worse decisions later in the day, even when they think they are fine.
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