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Organize a messy list

You get your list back in groups: do next, waiting on someone, and decide later.

Anyone whose list mixes to-dos, ideas, and things waiting on someone else.

Works with any AI assistant.

By the end of this, you will be able to paste a mixed-up list and get groups you can act on.

Step-by-step walkthrough

  1. Collect everything in one place

    Copy the list as it is. Sticky notes, drafts, voice memos. Do not sort it first.

  2. Open your assistant

    Open the assistant you already use. A free plan works.

  3. Paste the prompt, then your list

    Paste the prompt below, then your list, and press enter.

  4. Review the groups

    Move anything in the wrong group. Add anything missing. Mark the one thing you will do first.

Copy this prompt

Copy this, paste it in, then paste your messy list underneath.

Organize the list I give you below. Group related items together under short, plain-English headings. For each item, label it as: something to do next, something waiting on someone else, or something to decide later. Flag anything that seems like it might be a duplicate. List any items you were unsure how to categorize and ask me about them at the end. Do not delete or simplify anything without telling me. Here is the list:

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