#140 - Why Your To-Do List Never Gets Done
Thu Feb 05 2026
Do you ever look at your to-do list and feel instantly behind? Like no matter how much you cross off…there's always more waiting?
Do you notice the same tasks showing up week after week?
The ones you want to get done…but just never seem to start?
And have you ever wondered why a simple list of tasks can create so much guilt and stress?
If you've ever had those moments, you're definitely not alone — and that's exactly what this week's episode is all about.
Most accountants think they have a discipline problem or a motivation problem. But what's actually happening goes much deeper — and it's not your fault.
This episode is especially for you if:
You rewrite the same tasks over and over
You feel behind before the day even starts
You procrastinate on anything big or unclear
You think "I should be better at this" way too often
You end your day wondering where the time went
You're not broken. Your brain has just been given the wrong system to work with — until now.
I truly think this episode is going to help you feel more understood — and more hopeful — about getting things done in a way that finally feels doable.
You can read the full show notes HERE
You can take the 5-minute Smarter Accountant Quiz HERE
You can download The Smarter Accountant Podcast Guide HERE
You can download The Smarter Accountant's Cheat Sheet For Better Time Management HERE
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Do you ever look at your to-do list and feel instantly behind? Like no matter how much you cross off…there's always more waiting? Do you notice the same tasks showing up week after week? The ones you want to get done…but just never seem to start? And have you ever wondered why a simple list of tasks can create so much guilt and stress? If you've ever had those moments, you're definitely not alone — and that's exactly what this week's episode is all about. Most accountants think they have a discipline problem or a motivation problem. But what's actually happening goes much deeper — and it's not your fault. This episode is especially for you if: You rewrite the same tasks over and over You feel behind before the day even starts You procrastinate on anything big or unclear You think "I should be better at this" way too often You end your day wondering where the time went You're not broken. Your brain has just been given the wrong system to work with — until now. I truly think this episode is going to help you feel more understood — and more hopeful — about getting things done in a way that finally feels doable. You can read the full show notes HERE You can take the 5-minute Smarter Accountant Quiz HERE You can download The Smarter Accountant Podcast Guide HERE You can download The Smarter Accountant's Cheat Sheet For Better Time Management HERE