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@Joe: Yeah, totally, from a...

@Joe: Yeah, totally, from a canonical GTD standpoint, I think that’s correct.

There’s several things I’ve cherry-picked from GTD for these posts (and some things I’ve deliberately left out, to be honest), but I gotta say—even though I “know” the quick tasks trick is a psych out, it always works great for me. Good way to start the old engine.

Building a Smarter To-Do List, Part II By: Merlin Mann (11 replies) September 13, 2005 - 4:09am
  • I've enjoyed these recent posts,... By: Eric Mack (2005-09-13 06:35)
  • Just one objection: Under "Get... By: Joe Ganley (2005-09-13 07:52)
  • @Joe: Yeah, totally, from a... By: Merlin (2005-09-13 08:01)
  • @Joe -- Ever settle down... By: korinthe (2005-09-14 05:52)
  • I must have been feeling... By: Joe Ganley (2005-09-14 08:34)
  • Inspiring! thank you! Terrific and... By: Greg (2005-09-15 03:18)
  • Thanks once again Merlin for... By: karl s (2005-09-15 07:56)
  • Building a Smarter To-Do List,... By: Is there a PC Doctor in the house? (2005-09-13 07:43)
  • A little something for Getting... By: The Webmail Blog (2005-09-14 10:04)
  • A little something for Getting... By: The Webmail Blog (2005-09-14 10:12)
  • Listas de tareas La gestión de... By: Cosas por hacer (2005-09-20 02:57)
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