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#10 - Getting Things Done (GTD)
You have a lot of stuff swimming around in your head.
disenchanted
“current task”
“future task” list to keep track of all the items that
Step 2: Define Tasks By Desired Outcomes
your daily to-do list is to assign a “why” to each item found on it.
Determine why you need to get it done. Write the reason down next to the task.
Step 3: Break Projects Down To Individual Tasks
Make sure your to-do lists are limited to actionable tasks, not projects. If an item requires more than one action, it is a project that can - and should - be broken down. By breaking them down, you’ll enjoy better focus and get important work done more quickly.
Why You’re Not Finishing Your List Of To-Do Items.
My “limit-to-seven” suggestion refers solely to tasks that require at least 15 minutes to complete.
“Work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion.”
Keep Parkinson’s Law in mind as you assign estimated completion times to your to-do items.
Step 9: Lead Each Task With An Active Verb
Tip #4: Conduct Weekly Reviews
The truth is, there’s no universally-correct answer.
a bird’s-eye view of the tasks that make up larger projects
IFTTT (If This, Then That). Don’t worry. These tools are designed to be easy
what you hope to accomplish during the course of a given day. Your calendar determines whether it’s possible.
What Is A “Done List” (And Should You Keep One)?
Give yourself a pat on the back.
