Which approach recommends starting with your hardest or least appealing task first?

• A. Must-do
• B. Bullet Journal
• C. Getting Things Done
• D. Eat That Frog

Answer: (D)

Tackling the toughest task first is a powerful way to overcome procrastination and build momentum. When you start with the hardest or least appealing task, you erase the biggest source of resistance early, which makes the rest of your to-do list feel easier and your energy sharper for the day ahead. This approach lives in the idea behind “Eat That Frog,” a phrase popularized by Brian Tracy, which says to do your most important, challenging task first thing and get it out of the way. It’s about prioritizing what truly moves you forward and using your peak focus to tackle it, rather than letting it linger while you chip away at easier tasks. Other systems like Bullet Journal and Getting Things Done give you ways to track and organize tasks, but they don’t specifically mandate starting with the hardest task each day.