Ep. 333: Super Lists for You

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Oct 22, 2025

Discover how to create super lists that energize rather than overwhelm you. Learn the difference between actionable projects and amorphous blobs of tasks. Get insights on refining project names for clarity and defining next actions using specific verbs. Uncover strategies for managing large or ongoing projects effectively. Explore the significance of waiting-for lists and how to enhance their usability with context. Embrace the continuous journey of GTD practice and community engagement to elevate your productivity game!

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INSIGHT

Attractive Lists Beat Amorphous Blobs

Lists should attract you rather than repel you to increase follow-through.
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ADVICE

Use A Practical Project Definition

Define a project as a result achievable within a year that requires more than one action.
Break outcomes into one-sitting actions to decide if something is a project or a next action.

ADVICE

Make Project Outcomes Obvious

Make each project title clearly state the desired outcome so 'done' is obvious.
Rewrite vague entries like "retirement plans" into specific outcomes you can recognize.

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What makes a super list for you? Your super list will be the opposite of what David Allen calls an "amorphous blob of undoability." We will look at sample lists of projects, next actions, and waiting for items to improve clarity. You'll learn specific ways to make your lists easier to review, and draw you into the doing. The Q&A included keen questions that revealed subtle ways of reducing resistance to your lists.

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