The 4-question test

Should You Automate It?

Answer four questions about any task and get a clear verdict: automate it, assist it, or keep it manual.

Question 1 of 4

How often does this task happen?

Automation pays off through repetition.

Question 2 of 4

Are the steps the same every time?

If you can write it as a checklist, it can be automated.

Question 3 of 4

What happens if it goes wrong?

Risky tasks can still be automated — with a human approval step.

Question 4 of 4

How long does it take by hand, per month?

Minutes per run × runs per month.

Your verdict

Answer all four questions — 0/4 done. Think of one specific task, like “replying to new inquiries” or “filing receipts”.

The guide behind this tool

Understand the method, not just the number.

Should You Automate It? Use This 4-Question Test

Four questions that tell you whether a task is worth automating — before you spend a weekend building the workflow.

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