Productivity like a Pro!

From Information to Action: Task & Time Management the ICOR® Way

Oct 22, 2025
Discover how to transform your email into a task manager with clever routines. Learn the pitfalls of trying to use one tool for all needs and how to identify different types of actions and information. Explore the concept of satellite apps that enhance Gmail's functionality and find out which task managers offer the clearest advantages. Gain insights into effective weekly planning by integrating tools like Todoist and Sunsama, while also mastering the art of triaging emails efficiently. Streamline your productivity by adopting the ICOR framework for a cohesive workflow!
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INSIGHT

Action Is Where Work Happens

  • Action (task) is where work happens and is distinct from information management.
  • Personal action management completes the Information→Action loop and requires separate focus.
ADVICE

Process Email With Routines

  • Use routines to treat recurring email items as actionable tasks rather than letting them pile as raw information.
  • Decide how you see email and position it in your system rather than follow others blindly.
INSIGHT

Email Is Information, Not An Action System

  • Every email is primarily information and only becomes an action when you move it into an action system.
  • If you don't separate these, your email will become your inefficient action system.
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