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Getting Things Done

Ep. 255: Project and Someday/Maybe Lists

Apr 24, 2024
Explore the dynamic between active projects and 'someday/maybe' lists for enhanced clarity. Discover strategies that prevent overwhelm and ensure effective prioritization of tasks. The speakers critique large reading lists, advocating for better organization methods. Dive into optimizing task management for internet activities by creating subcategories. Finally, learn about balancing personal and professional responsibilities while adapting to remote work contexts.
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Quick takeaways

  • Efficiently transitioning projects between active and someday/maybe lists enhances productivity and reduces friction.
  • Strategic archiving and regular review of items in the someday/maybe list optimize task management and relevance.

Deep dives

Managing Projects and Next Actions in GTD

The discussion delves into the dynamic relationship between projects and someday maybe lists within the GTD methodology. Emphasizing the importance of easy transfer between these lists, the conversation focuses on strategies to handle orphaned next actions when a project is moved to someday maybe. Various options are explored, including deleting orphaned actions, relocating them to the someday maybe list, or creating separate project hold lists to maintain organization.

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