The obvious value of a checklist is the ability to know what needs to be done, and actively removing items from said list. It is extremely helpful to make sure that nothing is forgotten. A checklist is also good for breaking up the monotony of large tasks by doing smaller tasks in between. Instead of completing three 30 minute tasks back-to-back, one could do a 30 minute task and then a 5 minute task and so on. We have barely started Mod 0 and I can already see the value in budgeting time and staying organized. Checklists help with that. Finally, checklists keep you on track. It's easy to get distracted without having a list.
The easy answer would be: to code. But more importantly, I would like to improve upon my organizational skills. I have been known to procrastinate in the past and have delivered less than desireable results because of that. I want to get better at budgeting my time, and finishing things early. In addition to organizational skills, I want to improve my ability to be self-sufficient. Knowing that Googling and self teaching are big parts of Turing, I would love to use these skills in every aspect of my life, not just coding. It's often difficult for me to ask for help which sometimes results in me not completing a project. Turing will present a huge change not only in thinking and career but, I hope, in my lifestyle.