🧠 What Is the ABCDE Method?

The ABCDE Method ranks tasks based on priority — from “must-do” to “don’t-do.”

Here’s how it works:

Letter	Priority Level	Meaning
A	Very Important (Must Do)	Serious consequences if not done (e.g., job, health, deadlines)
B	Important (Should Do)	Mild consequences if not done (e.g., replying to emails)
C	Nice to Do	No consequences (e.g., coffee with a colleague, casual chat)
D	Delegate	Tasks that can be done by someone else
E	Eliminate	Time-wasters that should be removed completely

📌 Example: Daily Task List Sorted with ABCDE

Imagine you start your day with this to-do list:

1. Submit a client report due at 2 PM
2. Check social media notifications
3. Respond to internal team emails
4. Book your dentist appointment
5. Prepare for next week’s presentation
6. Update LinkedIn profile
7. Schedule a weekly meeting
8. Organize your desktop files

Now, apply the ABCDE method:

Task	Priority	Reason
Submit client report	A	Very important, deadline today
Prepare for next week's presentation	B	Important, but not urgent today
Respond to internal emails	B	Important but not urgent, mild consequences
Book dentist appointment	C	Good to do, but no major consequences
Check social media notifications	E	Time-waster, should be eliminated
Update LinkedIn profile	C	Nice to do, but not urgent or critical
Schedule a weekly meeting	D	Can be delegated to an assistant
Organize desktop files	C	No real impact if delayed

🎯 How to Use It Daily:

1. List all your tasks for the day.
2. Assign each one a letter: A, B, C, D, or E.
3. Start with your A tasks — these are your frogs (as Tracy says).
4. Don’t move to B or C until all A tasks are complete.

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🧠 Why It Works:

• Keeps you focused on what truly matters
• Reduces overwhelm by giving a clear structure
• Helps you delegate and delete, not just “do”
• Builds decision-making discipline