Get Things Done
Define
What is the top goal? What is important? Say no to all else
Break it down
- What are the steps?
- Can I eliminate some steps?
- Can I delegate?
- Can I batch them?
- What are their deadlines?
What is the next action?
Tactics
- do it if it’s less than 2 mins
- checklists
- checkpoints
- write
- draw
- set deadlines
- batch work
- end it with a cliffhanger
- do mini tasks right away
- save some easy tasks for low-motivation periods
- early morning, fresh mind
- Ignore sunk costs
- Work short, focused intervals and rest