If I have to do something more than twice, I automate it. Period. My method is built on recognizing patterns and building simple tools to handle the heavy lifting.
Your Method: You're spending hours copy-pasting, manually extracting dates, or retyping common phrases. Your carpal tunnel is screaming. Your eyes are glazing over.
My Method: I'm using REGEXEXTRACT formulas in Google Sheets, or a 10-line Python script, or even just Excel's "Flash Fill" to pull out information. My computer is doing the repetitive work while I sip my coffee and think about the actual insights from the data. Why are you still typing when a machine can do it in milliseconds?
The ultimate goal of LIST TO DATA isn't just to make a spreadsheet; it's to brother cell phone list derive value, make decisions, or drive action. My method is designed from the ground up to achieve that.
Your Method: You've got a spreadsheet, sure. But does it easily tell you the top 3 customer complaints? Can you instantly see all bugs related to Feature X? Probably not without another hour of manual manipulation.
My Method: Because my output schema is designed for analysis and action, my data is immediately ready for pivot tables, dashboards, or direct integration into other systems. Every piece of data has a purpose, and that purpose is instantly discoverable.