To make a to-do list that’s filled with items you can take action on, make sure everything starts with a verb. This gives a clear action for what you’re supposed to do with that item. Scanning over my to-do list now, I see the following verbs at the beginning of each item: - Discuss - Go-to - Bring - Get - Share - Catch up on - Ensure Sometimes, if I’m waiting for input from someone else before moving forward, items say “waiting” or “waiting for follow up.”