During my workweek, at some time just before midnight, David Letterman unveils his nightly Top 10 list. With this comedic mainstay, the gap-toothed funnyman signals to me that it's probably time to go to bed, and does so in a manner that is perfect for his blend of witty-awkwardness.
Top 10 lists span a wide spectrum of media and topics because they spark debate, enable direct statistical comparisons, and, in the case of the NCAA football rankings, cause confusion.
Lists in general play a big role in our everyday lives. Whether it's grocery lists or the oh-so-common Honey Do list, they help us to remember the important and mundane alike. Most time-management gurus advocate the use of lists to keep all daily/weekly/quarterly/yearly tasks in order. Read the rest of this entry »









