Getting Things Done
I'm excellent at ideas and developing pre-studies of potential projects, but where I fail is; execution. I don't know if I have a short attention span, or if I put to much effort in developing concepts, that I lose the essential spark when It comes to developing and completing projects. When I go through my notebook, I'm horrified of how many projects I have on hold. Sure, most of those projects are probably better of that way, but there are some projects in there, that have real potential.
So. Lately I've been experimenting with the well known method by David Allen, of organizing goals and tasks; GTD (Getting Things Done). You've probably heard about it a couple of years ago, but this is my first attempt at it. There are several ways of approaching this method, and LOT'S of applications/services to assist you. (You should have a look at Mashables massive post about some of these applications). I' currently evaluating the following; Pen & paper, Remember the milk, OmniFocus, Lifetick and Things. I will return shortly with a review on these. (My favourite so far is actually the Flash/FLEX based; Lifetick) I actually don't like the idea that I would need software to help me for fill my goals, but what I'm really trying to figure out is what's causing my, in some cases, inability to follow through; The obvious; lack of time?Laziness?
Short attention span?
Focusing on the wrong things?
Wrong priorities?
To detail oriented. Not looking at the big picture?As I venture into the world of high productivity, I will also try to answer this question.
