Comments on: The Perfect Productivity System http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/05/26/the-perfect-productivity-system/ Rebooting the workforce Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:46:46 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Cormac http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/05/26/the-perfect-productivity-system/#comment-330743 Cormac Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:59:00 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=2414#comment-330743 Pomodoro + Shovebox is the way I roll. Pomodoro + Shovebox is the way I roll.

]]> By: jim http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/05/26/the-perfect-productivity-system/#comment-317599 jim Wed, 27 May 2009 05:50:20 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=2414#comment-317599 I have tried things, todoist,vitalist and haven't settled on anything long term. you can definitely go nuts looking for the perfect solution. I have tried things, todoist,vitalist and haven’t settled on anything long term. you can definitely go nuts looking for the perfect solution.

]]> By: harry http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/05/26/the-perfect-productivity-system/#comment-317521 harry Tue, 26 May 2009 16:50:08 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=2414#comment-317521 For a simple approach to track your goals and tasks, you may want to check out http://www.GoalsOnTrack.com, a very nicely built web app designed for tracking goals and todo lists, and has time tracking. It's clear, focused, easy to navigate, worth a try. For a simple approach to track your goals and tasks, you may want to check out http://www.GoalsOnTrack.com, a very nicely built web app designed for tracking goals and todo lists, and has time tracking. It’s clear, focused, easy to navigate, worth a try.

]]> By: Not a GTD Disciple? Don’t Worry About It. http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/05/26/the-perfect-productivity-system/#comment-317465 Not a GTD Disciple? Don’t Worry About It. Mon, 25 May 2009 23:01:26 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=2414#comment-317465 [...] sure to read Celine Roque’s post “The Perfect Productivity System,” in which she gives good advice on ways to find a system that works for [...] [...] sure to read Celine Roque’s post “The Perfect Productivity System,” in which she gives good advice on ways to find a system that works for [...]

]]> By: Debunking Productivity Myths [WebWorkerDaily - Start-Up News] | Internet Startups http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/05/26/the-perfect-productivity-system/#comment-306241 Debunking Productivity Myths [WebWorkerDaily - Start-Up News] | Internet Startups Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:49:34 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=2414#comment-306241 [...] productivity systems, it doesn’t mean you have to stick to its rules permanently. There is no perfect system that’s already pre-made for you. You need a bit of time, as well as trial and error, to find [...] [...] productivity systems, it doesn’t mean you have to stick to its rules permanently. There is no perfect system that’s already pre-made for you. You need a bit of time, as well as trial and error, to find [...]

]]> By: WebWorkerDaily » Archive Debunking Productivity Myths « http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/05/26/the-perfect-productivity-system/#comment-306234 WebWorkerDaily » Archive Debunking Productivity Myths « Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:00:46 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=2414#comment-306234 [...] systems, it doesn’t mean you have to stick to its rules permanently.  There is no perfect system that’s already pre-made for you.  You need a bit of time, as well as trial and error, to [...] [...] systems, it doesn’t mean you have to stick to its rules permanently.  There is no perfect system that’s already pre-made for you.  You need a bit of time, as well as trial and error, to [...]

]]> By: Sampath http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/05/26/the-perfect-productivity-system/#comment-296295 Sampath Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:50:16 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=2414#comment-296295 Well my productivity system has boiled down to my phone. i use the calendar and the tasks applications on the phone to keep track of what I have to do. And since I carry the phone with me everywhere and have a full qwerty keyboard on it, it is better than any web based tool! Well my productivity system has boiled down to my phone. i use the calendar and the tasks applications on the phone to keep track of what I have to do. And since I carry the phone with me everywhere and have a full qwerty keyboard on it, it is better than any web based tool!

]]> By: TubbyMike http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/05/26/the-perfect-productivity-system/#comment-295677 TubbyMike Thu, 29 May 2008 13:20:48 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=2414#comment-295677 Hi Celine. I have to put in vote for simplicity. I have been off work ill for several months now and the nature of the complaint means that I'm exhausted most of the time. During this period I've had to manage my own healthcare, which is something we Brits are less used to than residents of North America. The project management for this is of essential priority, as it has a direct effect upon when I get better. At each stage of my illness completing a "step" in the project often reveals more steps that I need to get the GP (family doctor) the surgeon, my insurers and my employers all talking to each other and doing things to help me get better. Let me tell you, managing all of this lot when you feel very sick makes doing the same for clients on a multi-million pound IT project reasonably straight-forward. I had experimented with various software tools but have finally settled on LifeShaker http://www.funkycloud.com/lifeshaker/ A simple approach that allows you to print out your tasks on paper to take with you, in your pocket, when you have to go to the chemist (drug store) or the hospital. Other more complex software was fine when I was at full-tilt, but the simpler software really is helping me get important jobs done while I'm at a low ebb. This, I think, is where simpler systems really come into their own: Complex is fine when you're in A1 condition, but it's the simple stuff that sees you through when you're less than good. A great and timely article. Hi Celine.
I have to put in vote for simplicity. I have been off work ill for several months now and the nature of the complaint means that I’m exhausted most of the time. During this period I’ve had to manage my own healthcare, which is something we Brits are less used to than residents of North America. The project management for this is of essential priority, as it has a direct effect upon when I get better.
At each stage of my illness completing a “step” in the project often reveals more steps that I need to get the GP (family doctor) the surgeon, my insurers and my employers all talking to each other and doing things to help me get better. Let me tell you, managing all of this lot when you feel very sick makes doing the same for clients on a multi-million pound IT project reasonably straight-forward.
I had experimented with various software tools but have finally settled on LifeShaker http://www.funkycloud.com/lifeshaker/
A simple approach that allows you to print out your tasks on paper to take with you, in your pocket, when you have to go to the chemist (drug store) or the hospital. Other more complex software was fine when I was at full-tilt, but the simpler software really is helping me get important jobs done while I’m at a low ebb. This, I think, is where simpler systems really come into their own: Complex is fine when you’re in A1 condition, but it’s the simple stuff that sees you through when you’re less than good.

A great and timely article.

]]> By: Chuck Frey http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/05/26/the-perfect-productivity-system/#comment-295614 Chuck Frey Wed, 28 May 2008 13:58:16 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=2414#comment-295614 Mind mapping software is a great tool for maintaining your to-dos or a full GTD system. You can add visual cues, such as numbers (for task priority) and percentage complete icons, which help you to quickly scan your list and know what needs your attention. You can also create links to associated files, web pages and e-mails, which saves time. And you can reorganize your map's contents at will, as your needs and priorities change. Mind mapping software is a great tool for maintaining your to-dos or a full GTD system. You can add visual cues, such as numbers (for task priority) and percentage complete icons, which help you to quickly scan your list and know what needs your attention. You can also create links to associated files, web pages and e-mails, which saves time. And you can reorganize your map’s contents at will, as your needs and priorities change.

]]> By: Arjan`s World » LINKBLOG for May 26, 2008 http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/05/26/the-perfect-productivity-system/#comment-295528 Arjan`s World » LINKBLOG for May 26, 2008 Mon, 26 May 2008 20:14:43 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=2414#comment-295528 [...] The Perfect Productivity System - Celine Roque GTD, Steven Covey, Leo Babauta: find the productivity system that suits you best [...] [...] The Perfect Productivity System – Celine Roque GTD, Steven Covey, Leo Babauta: find the productivity system that suits you best [...]

]]> By: Charlie Gilkey | Productive Flourishing http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/05/26/the-perfect-productivity-system/#comment-295527 Charlie Gilkey | Productive Flourishing Mon, 26 May 2008 20:14:30 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=2414#comment-295527 Great overview, Celine. I think and write about productivity a lot - and have ran through the gamut of systems. My current project is to try to design a system modular enough to be used by anyone but constrained enough to actually help people who haven't done the research and who haven't been messing with productivity systems for yours. I would like to address a couple of points: Re: Knowing your working habits. I think this is both the easiest and hardest thing to do, as it seems that there're are so many variables at play. Recording your processes for a few weeks makes a huge difference - for my contention is that there are more generalities than one would think. Re: experimentation. I've found that 10 days is a bit more representative, mainly for the fact that it gets you through a weekend. Jumpstarting a cycle on Monday and ending on Friday is one thing - keeping that system in place through the weekend until the following Wednesday allows a bit more testing on whether the system is sustainable. Re: the simplest tools. Yes, yes, three times yes! There are more tools out there than one can try - and I say that because I try a lot through my blog and personal interests. To this day, the best tools for runway action is still paper - but paper's not great about being able to look back to see what you've done. Re: the dynamic process. I think if you've master the principles of time management and figured out how you work, the rest will just be applying those processes to a new context. It's much harder when you haven't figured out why you're more productive at some times than others, for you have to recreate the wheel everytime. Again, great overview. Great overview, Celine. I think and write about productivity a lot – and have ran through the gamut of systems. My current project is to try to design a system modular enough to be used by anyone but constrained enough to actually help people who haven’t done the research and who haven’t been messing with productivity systems for yours.
I would like to address a couple of points:

Re: Knowing your working habits. I think this is both the easiest and hardest thing to do, as it seems that there’re are so many variables at play. Recording your processes for a few weeks makes a huge difference – for my contention is that there are more generalities than one would think.

Re: experimentation. I’ve found that 10 days is a bit more representative, mainly for the fact that it gets you through a weekend. Jumpstarting a cycle on Monday and ending on Friday is one thing – keeping that system in place through the weekend until the following Wednesday allows a bit more testing on whether the system is sustainable.

Re: the simplest tools. Yes, yes, three times yes! There are more tools out there than one can try – and I say that because I try a lot through my blog and personal interests. To this day, the best tools for runway action is still paper – but paper’s not great about being able to look back to see what you’ve done.

Re: the dynamic process. I think if you’ve master the principles of time management and figured out how you work, the rest will just be applying those processes to a new context. It’s much harder when you haven’t figured out why you’re more productive at some times than others, for you have to recreate the wheel everytime.

Again, great overview.

]]> By: The Walrus Blogs » Daily Toast: May 26th 2008 » Uncategorized http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/05/26/the-perfect-productivity-system/#comment-295518 The Walrus Blogs » Daily Toast: May 26th 2008 » Uncategorized Mon, 26 May 2008 15:58:20 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=2414#comment-295518 [...] The prefect productivity system. Link. [...] [...] The prefect productivity system. Link. [...]

]]> By: Joel Haasnoot http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/05/26/the-perfect-productivity-system/#comment-295517 Joel Haasnoot Mon, 26 May 2008 15:56:30 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=2414#comment-295517 Ugg, I was up at 2am this morning looking for a productivity system :) For now I've settled on 8aweek to keep track of my browsing: It's pretty sad to see 41 hours of browsing over the last week, of which 17 was "restricted" hours: i.e. fun and such. And, I revived my RememberTheMilk account, with Google Gears, I can also work offline: perfect! Ugg, I was up at 2am this morning looking for a productivity system :) For now I’ve settled on 8aweek to keep track of my browsing: It’s pretty sad to see 41 hours of browsing over the last week, of which 17 was “restricted” hours: i.e. fun and such.
And, I revived my RememberTheMilk account, with Google Gears, I can also work offline: perfect!

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