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Re: Productivity So Simple, A Caveman Could Do It

timmyjohnboy — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:57:51 -0000

I just ran into an article in a magazine about a system very similar to this. The complaint was that the to-do list was SO long it was hard to actually get ANY of it done.

The tip was to keep that master list as a memory device, use it each night to make the next day's action plan, picking no more than 5 priority tasks that are doable in one day, highlight 1 or two tasks that MUST be done that day to do them first thing in the morning, and hopefully the accomplishment should motivate you through the rest of the day's tasks. The one key being to keep the master list out of sight and mind.

Thanks for the tips! Now I just need to DO it and get things done!

Re: Productivity So Simple, A Caveman Could Do It

Patrice — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:05:14 -0000

Great insight about being productive. Thanks for sharing.

Re: Productivity So Simple, A Caveman Could Do It

slothbear — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:20:58 -0000

Thanks for this post. Useful *and* funny (especially the Lego). I mean, especially the simplicity. my thanks.

Re: Productivity So Simple, A Caveman Could Do It

nickejilah — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:40:38 -0000

Being productive is one good way to express your self. You can use this as a source of energy to achieve your goals.

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Re: Productivity So Simple, A Caveman Could Do It

kazari — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:35:32 -0000

I work with big applications in big organisations - and people always come in excited by the latest software. Or consultants try to sell management on their latest and greatest product.
What it always comes down to, is you use software to SUPPORT a business process. If you don't have a process in place, it doesn't matter what whizzy software you install. It won't work.
You see this all the time with document management systems. If people aren't filing stuff sensibly, it doesn't matter what tools you give them. If they ARE filing stuff sensibly, you might give them an easier way to do it, but they'll keep doing it regardless.

Re: Productivity So Simple, A Caveman Could Do It

Daniel W — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:21:57 -0000

Hello, My name is Daniel, and I am a productivityholic, I am powerless over any new software or GTD tool. I spend more time on my system then a I getting things done - is that a problem???
Really like your post on keeping it simple. Thanks

Re: Productivity So Simple, A Caveman Could Do It

Glen Stansberry — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:19:12 -0000

That's great Dayne! Glad you liked it :)

Re: Productivity So Simple, A Caveman Could Do It

Dayne | TheHappySelf.com — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:12:28 -0000

This is a wonderful post! I love your simplicity and steps, it makes complete sense. I'm going to try your steps and TaskPaper looks great!

Cheers,
Dayne