High Volume, High Speed, Low Resistance - Second Test
Monday, June 4, 2018 at 21:41 It’s been a long time since I last mentioned this system - about a year I think - and I never did get to tell you what it actually consisted of. I can’t remember what it was that distracted me.
However it’s still going strong and is still in my opinion the fastest and best of the long list systems. I’ve restarted it today and so far the page results are as follows (page number followed by number of tasks undone, 31 tasks to the page):
1 - 3 (including writing this post)
2- 14
3 - 18
4 - 19
5 - 29
6 - 14 (out of 14)
Still a couple of hours left today!
Please note that the system does not use pages. I am quoting them purely for convenience of tracking how I’m doing.
Mark Forster
Unfortunately this crashed and burned as I realised very quickly that I had been getting even better results from the “10 Tasks” system which I’ve been using over the last few weeks.
Oh well, that answers one question.
Reader Comments (24)
I haven't tried it myself. But the Office Management Queen has just got me a nice big Moleskine. It would just be RUDE not to give it a go...
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First make a list:
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Next I'll split it into fives (to save time. Split into tens when doing normally)
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Cycle through first list and do what stands out
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Then cycle through the next list doing what stands out
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Now you cycle through the last section doing what stands out.
[A question that just occured to me: Is the last section an open list like in AF4 or would you have to close it too after it reaches ten tasks (five in my example). Say I do Task #1 and re-enter it. Now the last section has filled up. Should I close it off or leave it as an open list?]
Then you go back to the beginning, cross out the old sections, and redraw new sections. Repeat the scanning process.
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<< Sorry for the long post! >>
As an old Forster fan I wouldnât mind to be informed about a second best system, too.
Maybe it has some features, that would be especially useful for someone. Or it could it inspire some of the coinventors on this site?
I'll post the instructions for both systems over the next few days.
I put breaks in as tasks. Works fine.
<< this must be your fastest crash and burns of any system tried? >>
... that I've told you about
<< How do you take breaks? Any tips on preventing burnout? >>
Will's suggestion of putting breaks in as tasks is a sensible one.
Another is to work to a timetable, e.g. work for 40 mins, take 10 mins break, work for 40 mins, take 20 mins break.
Have a definite lunch break and stop working for the day at a definite time. This not only prevents burn-out but concentrates your work.
When taking a break you can do anything you like as long as it isn't work.
One of the many tips that have helped me was your advice to those who are unable to get through their daily workload: finish earlier.
Counter intuitive, logical and most importantly, it works!
Is this still coming?
<< Is this still coming? >>
Thanks for reminding me.
Would be great to hear your thoughts on this (sorry if you have written about this and I've missed it)
Hope you are well.
<< more a matter of drawing on the approaches you have suggested in designing a system that best suits ones situation and characteristics.>>
Yes, that would certainly be a good thing to be doing.
I think it's actually impossible to produce a system which will suit everyone equally. Not that that is going to stop me trying!