Productivity for personal tasks : to-do list vs calendar?

Which one is the most efficient for your personal tasks? A to-do list or a calendar?

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They’re different, no? A to-do list is more short-term and event driven, I.e. things that will/can be done at first instance. A calendar is more long-term planning or to be used in coordination with your counterparties to follow through on something to be completed in the future and is much less dependent on preset requirements.

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