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6 weeks: why it's the Goldilocks of product timeframes

6 weeks: why it's the Goldilocks of product timeframes | Box of delight | Scoop.it
Our team has done a lot of work over the last while reflecting and improving on how we build product. Our goal was to arrive at the minimal process that gives teams a framework to plan and structure their time, and most importantly, to prioritise and make the best tradeoffs.

Previously, we thought about building product over three timelines – 6 weeks, 6 months and 6 years (which Paul catchily referred to as the “666 mindset”). But now the 6 month roadmap is no more. The one constant, the core of that framework that we’re doubling down on, is the 6 week cycle. Here’s how we think about it, and what it looks like in practice.
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How Writing To-Do Lists Helps Your Brain (Whether Or Not You Finish Them)

How Writing To-Do Lists Helps Your Brain (Whether Or Not You Finish Them) | Box of delight | Scoop.it
For a long time, I resisted to-do lists. I wanted the flexibility. I felt that if I kept a list, it would tie me down to a particular set of tasks. Gradually, though, I came around. The busier my work life became, the more crucial it was to have some sort of running agenda on hand. Before long, I even started adding some of those items onto my weekly calendar. In other words, I'd reluctantly become a planner.
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