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The Ivy Lee Method: 1918's 6-Task List

AI slideshow video Productivity Hacks 548 viewsAugust 27, 2026

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In 1918, Charles Schwab paid Ivy Lee $25,000 for what looked like a simple routine: each evening, Bethlehem Steel executives listed the six most critical tasks for tomorrow, ranked them, and worked through them in order, never moving to the next until the previous was finished. Schwab’s team followed Lee’s plan for ninety days, and only then sent the check-because Bethlehem Steel’s productivity had measurably soared by the end of that period. It was six prioritized tasks, and one recovered hour, every single day.

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Learn how the Ivy Lee Method, created for Charles Schwab in 1918, eliminates indecision and improves productivity using only a pen and paper. Discover the exact steps and see how this technique reportedly boosted Bethlehem Steel’s output within months.

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