Eat That Frog!

“The task you most want to avoid often carries the most leverage.”

Tracy's frog metaphor works because procrastination usually hides around consequence, not around trivial chores.

“Easy work can steal the psychological reward of real progress.”

Checking small boxes feels productive, but it can drain the freshest attention before the A-task begins.

“A ranked list beats a long list.”

The book's practical edge is forcing priority decisions before the day starts negotiating with you.

“The first bite matters more than the perfect plan.”

Momentum starts when the task becomes physical: open the file, write the first paragraph, make the call, block the hour.

“Discipline gets easier when the start is already chosen.”

A planned first task removes one layer of morning decision friction and makes avoidance more visible.