Acharya Prashant addresses the issue of overthinking about the future, explaining that thinking is always with respect to something that may happen or something one needs to do. This leads to contemplating various possibilities, some appearing gainful and others harmful. He suggests that instead of this, one should simply do what needs to be done right now. Taking immediate action removes the vacant mind space, leaving little opportunity to worry. When one indulges in action, many of the imagined alternatives for the future simply disappear. The speaker emphasizes that the worst thing to do is to postpone action and continue worrying or overthinking. When caught in this state, one should ask, "Isn't there something I need to be doing at this moment?" Energy should be channeled into right and constructive action, as this leaves less space and opportunity for needless worry. He clarifies that while thought is useful, it must conclude in understanding and action. Thought is a means, not an end in itself. If thinking only leads to more thinking, it becomes a useless, self-serving mechanism. In such cases, one must recognize the need to act. Acting with full commitment on what appears right leaves no room for wondering or despair. This is not about acting mindlessly, but about knowing the proper place for both thought and action. Thinking should lead to understanding, which then guides action. If the thought process becomes circular or iterative, it is a sign to stop thinking and start doing. Regarding the problem of getting overwhelmed by long to-do lists, Acharya Prashant advises that making a list must necessarily involve prioritizing. One cannot list numerous tasks without assigning them a priority level. Without knowing what is important, valuable, or urgent, one will inevitably get overwhelmed. Therefore, when making a list, one must also segment it and accord priority to the items, which requires the ability to value things rightly.