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The "Just Ship It" Challenge

Is your brain a cluttered mess of "To-Do" lists that never get "Done"? 

We’re stuck in the "In Progress" lane. 

This month’s tech tip is about visual flow, the same agile methodology used by software engineers to build codes in sprints to build software, applied to your household or office.

Welcome to the world of Kanban!

Originally a Toyota manufacturing system, Kanban is a visual way to manage work as it moves through a process. It categorizes tasks into: To Do, Doing, and Done. 

The goal is to limit your "Doing" column to no more than 3 items. This forces action.


The Kanban Board gives you......

  • 🎬Visual Satisfaction: Moving a card to "Done" provides a dopamine hit that fuels more action.
  • 🧠Reduces Cognitive Load: You don't have to remember what's next; the board tells you.
  • đź‘ŤSuits Your Needs: This works for a stay-at-home parent managing chores or a CEO launching a product.

Now,  Run Your "Ship It" Challenge

  1. 👆Download Our Template: Download our "My  Kanban Board". It works on Notion, Trello, or even printed on your fridge!
  2. 🧠The Brain Dump: Put everything in the "To Do" column.
  3. đź’ŞThe Rule of Three: Only move 3 things to "Doing". You cannot add a 4th until one moves to "Done."
  4. ✅The Friday Flush: Every Friday, clear your "Done" column and celebrate.🥳

đź› Recommended App: Microsoft Planner or Trello are perfect for digital Kanban, but our Kanban Board Template is the best place to start for physical visibility!

Now, use your Kanban Board to experiment, refine and execute your newly acquired skills. 


👆Download the Kanban Board, snap a photo of your first three "Doing" tasks, and tag us! Repost this to help a friend find their flow!

đź‘‹Before you go...

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