Getting Things Done Ep. 250: Projects and Someday Maybe Lists
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Mar 20, 2024 Discover the art of managing your 'someday maybe' lists and how they relate to active projects. Dive into techniques for easing commitments while capturing ideas without guilt. Explore ways to tailor your project inventory to enhance productivity and lower stress. Learn practical strategies for organizing projects, including concepts like 'projects on hold.' Finally, uncover how to apply Getting Things Done methodologies to refine your project management and stay focused on what truly matters.
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Broad Project Definition
- A project is any multi-step outcome achievable within a year.
- This broad definition helps capture anything requiring more than one action, preventing distractions.
Mining for Projects
- Regularly review current activities, higher horizons, and subtle areas for uncaptured projects.
- This helps identify hidden projects in your calendar, next action lists, or even physical spaces.
Turning Problems into Projects
- Clarify commitments and turn problems into actionable research projects, even without immediate solutions.
- This reduces mental pressure and allows for focused progress during weekly reviews.
