If you've ever bounced between tabs, forgot a follow-up, or ended the day wondering what did I actually do?, you're bumping into the limits of human memory and modern work chaos. A good task manager isn't a nice to have—it's how you reclaim focus, finish more of the right work, and feel in control.
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