13 Tips for Getting Things Done Today
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- Author: matthias
- Full Title: 13 Tips for Getting Things Done Today
- URL: https://radreads.co/tips-getting-things-done/
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Write Everything Down (View Highlight)
Clarify. Think about what you wrote down. Is it actually something that you could do (a task) or is it actually a collection of many individual tasks (a project)? (View Highlight)
Tasks should be actionable, otherwise they need to be broken down further
Bonus tip: help your brain understand what exactly it is you want to do. Verbs visualise action, so once you have a list of tasks, be sure each one begins with a verb. (View Highlight)
when you break down your vague projects into individual tasks, always identify what the Next Action is. (View Highlight)
When you complete a task you should define a next action
If you’re feeling low energy, pull up your “Low Energy” context and plow through administrative tasks. (View Highlight)
A modified version of the 2-minute rule is to organize them into a block and complete them during a low-energy period. Rather than spread out $10 tasks throughout the day, which will only serve as distractions, block out a half hour and knock out a bunch at one time. (View Highlight)
While GTD is an effective system, it is complex and requires constant attention. Otherwise it can become stale, incomplete and a burden. Many GTDers declare GTD bankruptcy, clear out the entire system and start fresh. (View Highlight)