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Sunday
Feb072016

An Effective "No List" System? Yes!

You may recall that in my article about what is required in an effective “no list” system I said that I was in the process of developing a new time management system based on the “no list” method. I reported that I had got as far as the following:

Re-entering tasks. I’ve solved the problem of multiple re-entered tasks.

Simple to work. Yes.

Urgent stuff. Not as good as I’d like. This is the main failing, though I don’t want to give the impression that it makes the system unworkable - far from it.

Keeping the list short. The list is always kept short and  relevant throughout the day.

Getting tasks done. All unfinished tasks get worked on multiple times during the day.

Remembering tasks. I’ve solved the problem of multiple task entry.

Not deceiving yourself. Absolutely ideal for monitoring exactly how much you have succeeded in doing during a day.

I was in fact satisfied with everything except how the method dealt with urgent tasks. I’m pleased to say that I’ve now solved that problem too.

Using the system (including even its imperfect state) I have now blogged for 17 continuous days, set up a Facebook page, replied to 52 comments within a few hours at most, initiated reader’s questions, and advanced many things in my private life - all without any resistance or procrastination.

All I’ve got to do now is to work out how to make lots of money out of it!

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See also:

Why No-List Systems Work

Reader Comments (55)

Mark, what about an executive tier. This buys you one telephone call or some kind of personalized analysis a year. You can also include that your will get mentioned in the acknowledgements your new book.

Also, I think it is a good idea to publish a blog entry everyday. In the past I used to come to this forum every so often, but now it is part of my routine to check the blog for the new update. I live in Sydney and it fits quite well with my end of day routine. This should drive a lot more traffic to your site I would imagine.

Furthermore, did you ever think to bring out a yearly book that reviews current trends in systems and highlights of your blog. Something like a productivity annual. This follows on with my thinking that if people are expecting something on a regular basis, then it generates more excitement and greater staying power. Apple use this quite well with the new regular set of releases of the new Iphone, for example.
February 19, 2016 at 1:18 | Unregistered CommenterNico
Nico:

Good points, all.

Give my regards to Sydney - one of my favourite cities. (Speaking as grandfather of three Australian citizens).
February 19, 2016 at 8:51 | Registered CommenterMark Forster
[Mark Forster - How much?]

For a really good, effective system? $100.
February 19, 2016 at 23:04 | Unregistered CommenterSarah Jane
Yesterday I purchased and read your new book "Secrets of Productive People" – I love it!

Is that "Effective No List System" here the same you presented in chapter 9 in your new book? Or is is a more advanced or enhanced system?
February 24, 2016 at 16:43 | Registered CommenterTheo
Theo:

It's a new system and hopefully more effective system which I'm currently developing. I'll be writing a bit more about it in tomorrow's article- though it's changed a bit since I wrote this post!
February 24, 2016 at 20:43 | Registered CommenterMark Forster

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