Tuesday
Oct032017
Thoughts on the Long List - Update
Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 10:32 I wrote a couple of short articles earlier this year about long lists (aka catch-all lists):
My theory is that a properly handled and practised list removes the need for prioritization, goal-setting, planning and deadline-chasing.
The Natural Selection of Tasks
There is no such thing as procrastination. What we call “procrastination” is just our minds working through the selection process.
Since then I’ve been doing an enormous amount of work on this subject, and I’m going to be writing a series of articles on the results. These might become the basis for a book. The first one should be up soon.
In the meantime I recommend reading or re-reading the two short articles above to set the scene.
Reader Comments (4)
The answer to that question will be in my next blog post - to be published at 7 a.m. (UK time) tomorrow (October 4).
Can I request some features to cater for those who tend to build up a rather long todo list/backlog.
I find with the current system, I need to put in some prioritisation methods to avoid missing deadlines etc. I would like to avoid that where possible as it is just extra work managing it.
I know the advice is to not get overloaded, but in reality who ever manages or is able to properly control that? I notice that whenever I get more up to date, I just work slower (Parkinson's law). How odd, but true!
Working slower as one gets get more up to date is often a symptom of being adrenaline-fueled. This is not a good way of working - apart from anything else it's bad for one's health.
I hope that my upcoming series of articles will enable people to find a better way.