Getting Things Done Ep. 335: Context-based Lists
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Nov 5, 2025 The discussion dives into the transformative power of context-based lists, revealing how they can simplify productivity. Tools like Nirvana, Todoist, and Google apps spark lively debate, as participants share their personal experiences. Insight into balancing areas of focus with context helps optimize task management. The evolving nature of contexts, especially in remote work, is highlighted. Engaging stories about switching tools and mastering GTD principles serve as motivation for achieving stress-free productivity.
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Switching From Date-Driven To Context Lists
- Julianne switched from date-driven Google lists to context-based lists in Nirvana and found the change eye-opening.
- She discovered her to-do list disappeared and she had to decide in the moment what to do.
Work From Contexts Not One To-Do List
- Use context-based lists instead of a single to-do list to make moment-by-moment decisions about what to do.
- Refine wording on lists to attract you and create doable actions that you'll actually complete.
Create Contexts Based On Where You Are
- Build contexts around where you spend time and the support available (e.g., @commute, @calls, @computer).
- Keep contexts flexible and rename or split them as devices and tasks change.
