doables
Things within reach
Things that can be done—tasks, goals, or items on a list that are achievable or manageable.
The word emphasizes practicality over ambition: Let's focus on the doables and save the moonshots for later.
Often contrasted with things that are impossible, impractical, or merely aspirational.
Goals one can reach
- possiblesThings not ruled out
- low-hanging fruitReadily attainable objectives
- easy targetsReadily exploited victims
- within reachClose enough to grasp
Tasks requiring follow-up
- to-do listPending tasks, itemized
- checklistItemized verification guide
- assignmentsAllocated duties or tasks
- errandsBrief purposeful outings
chores · projects · deliverables · milestones · objectives · goals · priorities · deadlines
Allocating set periods for tasks
- batchingProcessing in sets
- prioritizationRanking by importance
- delegationTransferring responsibility downward
- efficiencyProductive without waste
optimization · task management · sprints · backlog · inbox zero · deep work · bullet journaling · progress tracking
attainables
Goals one can reach
- possiblesThings not ruled out
- low-hanging fruitReadily attainable objectives
- easy targetsReadily exploited victims
action items
Tasks requiring follow-up
- to-do listPending tasks, itemized
- checklistItemized verification guide
- assignmentsAllocated duties or tasks
errands · chores · projects · deliverables · milestones · objectives · goals · priorities · deadlines · schedules
time blocking
Allocating set periods for tasks
- batchingProcessing in sets
- prioritizationRanking by importance
- delegationTransferring responsibility downward
efficiency · optimization · task management · sprints · backlog · inbox zero · deep work · bullet journaling · progress tracking · accountability
doablesimpossibilities
Things that cannot exist
impossibles · pipe dreams · non-starters · fantasies · wishful thinking