The Problem with “Someday Maybe” Lists—And How to Fix It

Have you ever looked at your “Someday Maybe” list and felt completely overwhelmed? What started as a place to capture future dreams and ideas—learning a new language, writing a book, or traveling the world—has turned into an ever-growing, guilt-inducing black hole. If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably added to this list for years, rarely revisiting it, and now you wonder: *Will I ever actually do any of these things?  

When my Someday Maybe list became unmanageable, I turned to productivity expert David Allen, the creator of  Getting Things Done (GTD) , for advice. His response? Sometimes, you just need to let go. 

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