Eat the Frog: Tackle Your Hardest Task First Thing in the Morning

What is 'Eating the Frog'?

The phrase comes from a Mark Twain quote: "If it's your job to eat a frog, it's best to do it first thing in the morning." In productivity terms, your "frog" is your most important and challenging task—the one you are most likely to procrastinate on.

By completing this task at the beginning of your day, you ensure that you've made significant progress on what matters most, and the rest of your day feels easier by comparison.

How to Implement It

1. Identify Your Frog: At the end of each day, decide on your single most important task for the next day.
2. Prepare Everything: Get everything you need ready the night before.
3. Eat the Frog: As soon as you start your workday, before checking emails or social media, start a timer and work on that task exclusively using the Pomodoro Technique for focused intervals.

This simple habit can radically change your productivity and sense of accomplishment.