If you're an Emacs user, I suggest the Org Mode package.
Ask HN: Goal Setting Software
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Re: Ask HN: Goal Setting Software
#12Just to further clarify what I want, I like to break tasks down so that I'm constantly working on the "Next possible logical step" no matter how small. Most of the time I just write them in a list in a text editor, but then i get to the point where i need to clear out my scratchpad - thus losing track of my progress. Obviously seeing my progress in a chart/graph is not necessary to get stuff done but it might help wi…
In order to break down tasks into next smallest steps Chandler might come in handy. http://chandlerproject.org/
No matter what your collections will just keep growing (if you do not delete items but rather mark them DONE) so that could be a little demotivating.
Re: Ask HN: Goal Setting Software
#13GoalEnforcer is great visual goal setting software (way easier to use than "lists"), but they don't have a web based version yet.
They have both Windows and Mac versions and you can store your goals locally or on the web (using the built-in ftp)
You mentioned "I like to break tasks down" and " Obviously seeing my progress in a chart/graph ... might help with motivation" I can guarantee you'll love this software. http://www.goalenforcer.com Check the free demo. This tool is so easy and fun to use that it fells like you are playing a video game.