A manager's work is never done. And if you leave it, it will still be there the next day. But is there a problem with the constant state of "to-do-ism" for your mental health? And more importantly—is it even possible for you to "finish your work"? In this episode, I'll discuss: How a favorite arcade game is a perfect metaphor for a manager's job How the "Zeigarnik Effect" explains why you can't let go of incomplete tasks How Western and Eastern philosophies go about productivity differently How to spot a high-priority task when you have 20 that look the same The easiest 2-method task management system to get things done

Links Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheManagerCode (@TheManagerCode) Website: https://www.themanagercode.com/ (TheManagerCode.com) Support: https://www.themanagercode.com/support (https://www.themanagercode.com/support) Email: themanagercode@gmail.com Referenced Resources Book - https://amzn.to/3w9OhWk (Getting Things Done) by David Allen Article - https://www.rightattitudes.com/2017/03/14/zeigarnik-effect/ (Zeigarnik Effect) by Nagesh Belludi Article - https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-management-visionary-behind-zappos-11647061226 (The Rise and Fall of the Management Visionary Behind Zappos) by Kirsten Grind & Katherine Sayre (Book references include affiliate links.)