Eat the Frog Technique

Introduction
Definition: The process of identifying your most difficult task of the day and
completing it before you do any other work.
Origin: Brian Tracy (Inspired by Mark Twain)

Content
Application:
1. Identify your frog: Determine your most challenging and crucial task to be
finished)
2. Eat your frog: Complete that particular chore without procrastination before
dealing with the others.
3. Take a short break: It is recommended to keep the resting period at 5 to 10
minutes so as not to break the momentum.
4. Complete other tasks: Since the upcoming tasks are easier than the “frog”,
dealing with them is like riding a bicycle downhills
5. Reward yourself:
6. Repeat daily: Implement this technique to cultivate a new habit as to increase
productivity
Example: One has two projects on hand. One of the projects is relatively simple and
requires less intensive research, while the others require a lot of time and energy to
complete. By applying the Eat the Frog Technique, the person will choose to finish
the latter, then the first. After the person completed the more exhausting task, he or
she is rewarded with a sense of accomplishment, and can complete the easier first
task efficiently with less resistance.

Conclusion:
Q: Is this technique applicable to you as a student?
Yes, this technique is applicable to me as a student as it requires me to consider the
priorities of my task before starting the whole day of work. Therefore, I can plan my
daily schedule more efficiently without having the excuse to procrastinate in
choosing the next task to deal with since I already have a clear vision of what to do
next. Besides, this technique provides a good strategy to deal with all my chores as it
allows me to deal with the most difficult task first when my focus and energy is at
peak. Hence, I can say this technique helps me to boost my productivity significantly.
Furthermore, I would have more motivation in dealing with other tasks after I have
finished the most demanding task on my list, knowing that those tasks will take me
less time and energy in order to complete them. Thus, I will experience less mental
resistance in completing the rest of my tasks if I plan my schedule guided by this
technique.