I was the Queen of check-lists. I crushed the workday as I sailed down my list. A hit of dopamine rushing through me as I tick one box after the next.  As the list whittled down, my sense of accomplishment and satisfaction soared. I spent decades honing my craft to achieve the coveted title of Queen of Checklists. But, I made a mistake.  Checklists have their place—don’t get me wrong—but checklists don’t belong everywhere. Let me share why.