Meaning behind "Eat the frog"

'Eat the frog' is a productivity metaphor that means to start your day by completing your biggest, most important or most dreaded task first thing in the morning, before doing anything else.

The phrase refers to the idea that if the first thing you do each morning is to "eat a live frog," which is probably the worst thing you'll have to do all day, it will give you a huge sense of accomplishment and relief, and the rest of your tasks for the day will seem easier in comparison.

The concept was popularized by Brian Tracy in his book "Eat That Frog!" and is based on a quote attributed to Mark Twain: "If it's your job to eat a frog, it's best to do it first thing in the morning. And if it's your job to eat two frogs, it's best to eat the biggest one first."

By prioritizing and knocking out your biggest challenge early, you avoid procrastination and increase your productivity for the rest of the day. It helps overcome the tendency to procrastinate on complex or unpleasant tasks.

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