Procrastination is a motivation problem that is not solvable by software.
"True Do" - An idea.
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Re: "True Do" - An idea.
#22The problem with procrastination is not the todo list software/system but the procrastinator.
Also a huge flaw of online task managers is they are rigid(just a list where you can mark things as done). Freeform task management makes organization easier.
Re: "True Do" - An idea.
#23If you are really trying to solve procrastination, you have to address the distractions. Now, here is what I would like to see: the OFF switch. Hitting a button that would block all electronic distractions (turning off television etc) and block distracting sites (like youtube/reddit/HN) and disable distracting apps (like iPhone games) for half an hour. This most likely will involve special outlets or plugs that can b…
A bit off-topic, procrastination vs. focus is a very different problem (imo), but try the "Strict Pomodoro" Chrome Extension, has helped me improve quite a bit.
Re: "True Do" - An idea.
#24The problem with procrastination is not the todo list software/system but the procrastinator. Also a huge flaw of online task managers is they are rigid(just a list where you can mark things as done). Freeform task management makes organization easier.
Great point as well. But I'm not quite sure what you mean by "Freeform task management". Could you elaborate on that?
Re: "True Do" - An idea.
#25The problem with procrastination is not the todo list software/system but the procrastinator. Also a huge flaw of online task managers is they are rigid(just a list where you can mark things as done). Freeform task management makes organization easier.
Great point as well. But I'm not quite sure what you mean by "Freeform task management". Could you elaborate on that?
Freeform(think a piece of paper) allows having lists, random text ... on same page. Evernote is great for that( I used backpack from 37 signals before that)
I like it this way because I can have my day schedule(very few things in it), tasks list and notes(I can easy add ideas and other stuff during the day) on same place.
My productivity system is a bit more detailed and uses evernote and google apps. I am thinking to actually write a short book about this but not being native english speaker holds me back(never published a book before). Does anyone think this could be interesting?
Re: "True Do" - An idea.
#26If you are really trying to solve procrastination, you have to address the distractions. Now, here is what I would like to see: the OFF switch. Hitting a button that would block all electronic distractions (turning off television etc) and block distracting sites (like youtube/reddit/HN) and disable distracting apps (like iPhone games) for half an hour. This most likely will involve special outlets or plugs that can b…
A bit off-topic, procrastination vs. focus is a very different problem (imo), but try the "Strict Pomodoro" Chrome Extension, has helped me improve quite a bit.
Don't you get interrupted while in the zone? 25 minutes is about the time you actually get deep into something and the mind can easily focus 1-2 hours on task at hand, especially if you do something interesting.
Re: "True Do" - An idea.
#27Earlier quoted context omitted.
A bit off-topic, procrastination vs. focus is a very different problem (imo), but try the "Strict Pomodoro" Chrome Extension, has helped me improve quite a bit.
Don't you get interrupted while in the zone? 25 minutes is about the time you actually get deep into something and the mind can easily focus 1-2 hours on task at hand, especially if you do something interesting.
Yes, good point. I often find myself ignoring the "pause" notification. I use it more as a take-off.
Re: "True Do" - An idea.
#28Earlier quoted context omitted.
Great point as well. But I'm not quite sure what you mean by "Freeform task management". Could you elaborate on that?
Freeform(think a piece of paper) allows having lists, random text ... on same page. Evernote is great for that( I used backpack from 37 signals before that) I like it this way because I can have my day schedule(very few things in it), tasks list and notes(I can easy add ideas and other stuff during the day) on same place. My productivity system is a bit more detailed and uses evernote and google apps. I am thinking t…
I think it's interesting, but start with writing a blogpost about it.
Even though I did'nt fully understand how your system works, but I'd like to read more.
Re: "True Do" - An idea.
#29The example given illustrates one of the flaws of almost all todo implementations: "Study for math exam" - you can never check this off the list because it can't be discretely finished.
You said "almost". Do you know one that handles continuous tasks well?