Macmillan Holdings, LLC Take control of your task list. Mark Productivity I'm a gadget geek, so I gotta have my toys... but many tasks do take a lot of time to keep updated on any electronic device. A system that works for me is to use the Paper/Pencil method as tasks come in. At the end of the day, any incompleted tasks go into digital format. Therefore, any tasks that takes less than 10 minutes, I try to knock it out, so I can cross it off and not have to enter it to carry it forward. Then the incomplete tasks get entered into outlook. I is the 'high' priority as my to-do list for the day, and the night before, I reorganize priorities of tasks. Then during the day, I only look a the high priority things which are at the top of the list and I can 'ignore' the other items for that day. Keep up the good work Stever! http://getitdone.quickanddirtytips.com/to-do-lists.aspx?commentid=20637#Comments http://getitdone.quickanddirtytips.com/to-do-lists.aspx?commentid=20637#Comments Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:34:34 GMT Kent Productivity Though I recently sold out to The Man where I am an e-mail copywriter, I was a journalist in a previous life. One thing I still can't live without is my little black reporter's notebook. I take it everywhere and I use it to write down everything. Yes, I have an iPhone and a computer with Outlook and Notes but the notebook is my best tool. Like Stever suggests, I always transcribe my scrawlings on the expensive devises at the end of everyday and it makes all the difference. Though the cheap 3x5 notepad works, I prefer the ruled Moleskine reporter's notebook (about $9). It's much tougher and strudier than the cheap pads and it has an elastic band to keep it closed when not in use. It also has a pocket on the inside cover that is great for holding business cards and pleather-loving chicks' phone numbers. http://getitdone.quickanddirtytips.com/to-do-lists.aspx?commentid=18400#Comments http://getitdone.quickanddirtytips.com/to-do-lists.aspx?commentid=18400#Comments Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:26:41 GMT Angel Smith Productivity Using jott.com has made my life so much easier to manage-I can set it up to transcribe my phoned in message and send it to my work email, my personal email, or any application such as backpackit.com that I use for project management. It keeps me from having to write anything down, and I still get the same functionality as writing it down. A lifesaver for me-a busy student, mom, and social services case manager. http://getitdone.quickanddirtytips.com/to-do-lists.aspx?commentid=14578#Comments http://getitdone.quickanddirtytips.com/to-do-lists.aspx?commentid=14578#Comments Mon, 03 Nov 2008 01:26:14 GMT Mike Productivity FINALLY - For years I have searched for a method to track my activities - I tried numerous SW applications, built my own spreadsheets, tried calendar based solutions etc., etc. All of these were too bulky to carry, required a big time investment, not available for quick 'drive-by' taskings. Finally, a solution which will satisfy all of my "must-have's" -- Must be portable -- Must be neat and legible -- Must show progress -- Must be concise -- Must not be time-intensive -- Must not be computer intensive -- Must be handy for jotting down quick taskers -- Must be sensible My eternal appreciation http://getitdone.quickanddirtytips.com/to-do-lists.aspx?commentid=14342#Comments http://getitdone.quickanddirtytips.com/to-do-lists.aspx?commentid=14342#Comments Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:03:50 GMT Alec Productivity Charming (and practical) podcast, Stever! Funny how one always hopes the next gadget will be "the one that organizes me". They always let you down, don't they? I think I'll go out right now and get a pad - hopefully covered in pleather. http://getitdone.quickanddirtytips.com/to-do-lists.aspx?commentid=12315#Comments http://getitdone.quickanddirtytips.com/to-do-lists.aspx?commentid=12315#Comments Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:34:23 GMT Susanne Productivity I found this advice invaluable. With an empty inbox, I realized how much I had dwelled on (and felt guilty about not dealing with) existing mails every time a new mail came in. Emptying the inbox and put all tasks on one sheet really does free up the mind for the "real" work. I had tried working with Outlook Tasks, but the simple, one-sheet approach is much more effective when it comes to setting priorities. Thanks for the excellent hands-on summary! http://getitdone.quickanddirtytips.com/to-do-lists.aspx?commentid=12053#Comments http://getitdone.quickanddirtytips.com/to-do-lists.aspx?commentid=12053#Comments Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:03:55 GMT Andy Productivity This is by far the most helpful show yet. I've always believed in the good old pen and paper organizing. Love it. http://getitdone.quickanddirtytips.com/to-do-lists.aspx?commentid=11993#Comments http://getitdone.quickanddirtytips.com/to-do-lists.aspx?commentid=11993#Comments Wed, 12 Mar 2008 03:49:23 GMT Erin Brenner Productivity Years ago, I read a ClickZ article by Chris Yeh that advised the same thing: http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=899261. His advice was to sit down on a Friday afternoon and make up your to-do list for the following week. I always carry paper so I can jot things down and put them on my master weekly list. It's kept me organized for years now! It just goes to show, the more things change the more they stay the same. http://getitdone.quickanddirtytips.com/to-do-lists.aspx?commentid=11980#Comments http://getitdone.quickanddirtytips.com/to-do-lists.aspx?commentid=11980#Comments Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:45:39 GMT Mike Productivity You always say you love/hate meetings! 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