Most important tasks (MITs) explained
A long to-do list hides what matters. Naming your MITs forces a choice and gives you a short, finishable target for the day.
MITs work best when you do them early, before meetings and messages fill the day.
Try it today
- At the end of each day, write tomorrow's one to three MITs.
- Make at least one of them move a bigger goal forward.
- Start on the first MIT before checking email.
Frequently asked questions
- What is most important tasks?
- Most important tasks, or MITs, are the one to three tasks that would make today a success if they were the only things you finished.
- How do I start with most important tasks?
- At the end of each day, write tomorrow's one to three MITs. Make at least one of them move a bigger goal forward. Start on the first MIT before checking email.
- Which tools help with most important tasks?
- Tools in our directory that help include Todoist, Things 3, Sunsama, Momentum. Each has its own page with pricing, pros and cons.