Cascading Next Actions (Getting Things Done) Explaining the idea of Next Actions to my girlfriend, I thought of something that could help make Next Actions even more helpful.
First of all, what are Next Actions? What is GTD? Next Actions are a concept from Getting Things Done, which is perhaps the finest book on personal productivity ever written. Basically, the Next Actions concept says that if you have an abstract item on your to-do list (replace tires on car), you'll never do it because every time you look at it, you'll glaze the in-between steps. But you do have to think about what to do in order to do it. With a to-do list you have to make a decision on the next action for each item each time you look at it. When I was in high school, my English teacher (among other teachers) told me that I should take my term paper and break it up into smaller steps.
But by focusing on only the next action rather than all the actions, it's not nearly as intimidating. Now what do you mean by Cascading Next Actions? NowHabit - MineZone Wiki. About 43 Folders. Listen: 43 Folders is Merlin Mann’s website about finding the time and attention to do your best creative work.
And, Hello. 43 Folders was launched by Merlin Mann on Wednesday, September 1, 2004 with an introductory post whose improbable title suggested that productivity can be like sausage; no one likes seeing it discussed at length on the internet by middle-aged men. The site continues to evolve, grow, contract, expand, recede, explode, go dark, go weird, go personal, and even occasionally reinvent itself -- all depending on where Merlin's interest, attention, and obsessions find him at a given time. But, in fairness, they are his obsessions, and he owns that. What's Here Right now, 43 Folders is focused on an arc about how to improve the quality of your career and life by managing your attention in a way that allows you to work your ass off on the creative projects that matter most to you. No Tourists, Please Don't let us catch you dicking around here all day, okay?
But, Where to Start? A Beginner's Guide to Making a D*I*Y Planner. Many first-time visitors to this site are probably overwhelmed by the vast number of pages, templates, packages, sizes and loose forms available. This little all-in-one guide is meant to direct beginners to downloading the right packages, printing and preparing the forms, and setting up a basic planner or Hipster PDA using the D*I*Y Planner kits. The goal here is to teach you how to create an effective industrial-strength planner system that can last for years, yet costs next to nothing. This page might look a little complicated at first glance, but you'll be surprised by how little work is generally involved, especially after a little practice. For example, I can now create a dozen double-sided punched forms in about three to four minutes, including printing, by using basic (i.e., "cheap") equipment.
No special skills are involved, just a little patience and an hour or two to follow the step-by-step instructions the first time through. Choosing a Planner & Size My recommendation? The best thing in printing since Gutenberg. FlyLady.net: Your personal online coach to help you gain control of your house and home. David Allen, Getting Things Done® and GTD® Beeminder. WorkFlowy - Organize your brain. Home - Get Everything Done.