Why I Use a Checklist for Almost Everything (and Why You Should Too!)

Discover how checklists can transform your solopreneur journey by saving time, minimising mistakes, and boosting efficiency.

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Ever had one of those days where you forget something small but essential?

Maybe you’re off to a meeting, but you realise halfway there that you left your notebook at home.

Or perhaps you’re gearing up for a launch, but an important email didn’t go out because it slipped your mind.

For solopreneurs like us, small slip-ups can have big consequences. Managing every aspect of a business solo means there’s no room for errors. That’s where checklists come in.

I started using checklists after reading Atul Gawande’s Checklist Manifesto, a book that changed my perspective on productivity.

It showed me how a simple checklist could prevent mistakes, save time, and ultimately keep me from burning out.

Since then, checklists and routines have become my secret weapons for staying on top of everything from content creation to client communication.

In this post, I’ll dive into why checklists matter, especially for solopreneurs, share my go-to checklist framework, and …