Getting Things Done
Well, I ended up with a kewl electronic to-do list of hundreds of items on my PDA. But I just never seemed to get much done.
So, I started reading various “Time Management” books. I ended up trying to implement David Allen’s “Getting Things Done” approach.
I do get more done, although as with many things, I frequently wander off the path.
I would credit Getting Things Done with helping reduce my stress level by 15%-20%.
posted by J. Stull @ 3:33 PM
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4 Comments:
I give you a lot of credit for not only getting things done but for being able to think of it all so logically. When I look at a flow chart like you show on your post, my brain instantly starts to freeze and my eyes glaze over from all the pretty lines, boxes and arrows.
I do not have the ability to follow such stringent routine, it's not in my hormonal makeup or DNA. My deoxyribo's are missing some key nucleic acids I fear.
Here's my key to success: Toss up in air all tasks that need being done, what sticks to the ceiling I do first. I'm very bad and stressed as you can see.
Oh, BTW MERRY CHRISTMAS,HAPPY HANUKKAH AND/OR WHATEVER YOU CELEBRATE!!!
Take care too.
Well, I wouldn’t say I have succeeded at getting things done so much as organizing the things that I am not getting done. My overall success rate is probably well under 25%, and in reality my actual method ends up closer to your method than David Allen’s.
The real objective for doing this is to try and corral my attention a little more effectively, and ultimately focus more on the things in life that I feel truly deserve my attention.
I mostly try to leave maps and flow charts in the glove box and just enjoy the scenery. But when I start to feel lost, I like to have a map to help get me reoriented.
Happy multi-cultural holiday greetings to you as well! I had a nice winter solstice celebration.
I like the road trip analogy. But if you're like most men, do you hesitate to ask for directions when you're lost? Ha! Bad humor I know.
Cool, how do you celebrate the winter solstice? Does your family celebrate it with you?
R
I suppose not stopping and asking for directions could metaphorically represent the need for a teacher or guide.
Re: solstices – my wife and I enjoy astronomy, so the solstice gives us something to observe during the Christmas season.
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