# AI productivity plan backfires as task list hits 156

- Source: Times of India
- Published: 2026-10-19T15:33:09+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/us-entrepreneur-morissa-schwartz-used-ai-assistants-to-make-her-working-day-easier-but-her-to-do-list-grew-to-156-tasks-she-now-caps-it-at-25-and-says-completing-work-matters-more-than-planning-it/articleshow/135044062.cms
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Morissa Schwartz's experience with her AI assistant revealed an unexpected outcome: an escalated to-do list. Instead of easing her tasks, the assistant generated more reminders and hurdles. To address this, she devised a plan to trim her task list and prioritize clear communication about challenges faced. Ultimately, Schwartz seeks to ensure her AI enhances her productivity rather than complicates

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