Getting Things Done Ep. 264: Office Hour - Structure
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Jun 26, 2024 Dive into the secrets of productivity as participants share their insights on task organization and the pivotal role of structure. Discover how personal work environments influence energy levels and decision-making, especially in remote settings. The discussion also highlights the art of delegation to maintain workflow and the vital distinction between proposals and projects. Rituals and routines are emphasized as essential tools for enhancing productivity, with a focus on tailoring strategies to fit individual habits and lives.
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Action Placement
- Put actions where they belong based on your physical location, not the project.
- Give actions a due date only if there's a real deadline to avoid cluttering your system.
Routine Management
- Manage routines with calendar reminders to build strong habits.
- Create a daily or weekly checklist to track routines until they become automatic.
Thinking Actions
- Define "thinking" actions more concretely by visualizing the physical activities involved.
- Categorize these actions based on where the reflection or brainstorming ideally happens.