Make Your To-Do List Actionable: Verb-Noun Clarity
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Resources & Recommendations
People Mentioned
- Charlie Gilkey (Productivity Expert) - Mentioned as the source of the tip that a task is a verb plus a noun, and for his advice on writing to-do lists as if for someone else.
Websites & Online Resources
- LauraVanderkam.com - Laura's personal website, mentioned as a contact point for questions, ideas, or feedback.