Long lists attract people.

100 ways to lose weight overnight without trying

97 things Jesus never said but you wish he did

223 ways to make a rocket ship out of a broken paper clip

I think lengthy lists can be valuable, especially when they contain helpful resources in niche areas. I’m pro-list, as I’ve crafted my fair share of them.

I made a list of 14 lessons I learned from living and leading abroad, the 28 things you need to know to teach yourself design, and 30 questions to evaluate your work performance.

However, Matt Ragland’s post at Life, Prioritized on the problem with long lists challenged me. Here’s what Matt says, Continue reading →