Get Organized! by Dr. Frank Buck

How Master Front-End Thinking: Why Your Future Self Will Thank You

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May 20, 2025
Explore how front-end thinking can supercharge your productivity and help you meet deadlines with ease. Learn to effectively manage tasks by transitioning from paper planners to digital solutions. Discover the benefits of planning ahead and organizing projects to take total control of your time and tasks. This approach promises that your future self will greatly appreciate the efficiency and organization you build today.
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ANECDOTE

Workshop Impact on Organization

  • Frank Buck shared how a workshop he did 10 years earlier changed a colleague's life by organizing her paper planner into one place.
  • Later, they transitioned her to a digital system synced to Outlook on BlackBerry, showing practical evolution of organization.
INSIGHT

Power of Front-End Thinking

  • Front-end thinking means tackling tasks immediately instead of postponing them until a quieter time.
  • This approach helps maintain total control of time and prevents tasks from slipping through the cracks.
ADVICE

Organize Tasks Immediately

  • After writing tasks down, immediately decide their to-dos and calendar placements.
  • This lets you earn the right to forget them until the future moment, ensuring nothing gets forgotten.
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