Comments on: Monday Master Class: Don’t Use a Daily To-Do List http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/12/03/monday-master-class-dont-plan-your-day-with-a-to-do-list/ Demystifying Sustainable Success Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:23:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 By: One Simple Technique to End Your Procrastination « Mindshack: Shock Your Zen! http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/12/03/monday-master-class-dont-plan-your-day-with-a-to-do-list/#comment-12282 One Simple Technique to End Your Procrastination « Mindshack: Shock Your Zen! Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:30:38 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/12/03/monday-master-class-dont-plan-your-day-with-a-to-do-list/#comment-12282 [...] http://www.calnewport.com/blog/?p=207 [...] […] http://www.calnewport.com/blog/?p=207 […]

]]> By: Planning through the Use of Time Blocking « On Not Being Able to Write http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/12/03/monday-master-class-dont-plan-your-day-with-a-to-do-list/#comment-12137 Planning through the Use of Time Blocking « On Not Being Able to Write Fri, 22 Jan 2010 02:55:42 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/12/03/monday-master-class-dont-plan-your-day-with-a-to-do-list/#comment-12137 [...] when it comes to planning, I prefer time blocking to list making. The problem (for me at least) is that lists itemize what I have to do during the [...] […] when it comes to planning, I prefer time blocking to list making. The problem (for me at least) is that lists itemize what I have to do during the […]

]]> By: My Get Things Done List » Blog Archive » A GTD Daily Review (for when time is short) [Gearfire Productivity] http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/12/03/monday-master-class-dont-plan-your-day-with-a-to-do-list/#comment-10865 My Get Things Done List » Blog Archive » A GTD Daily Review (for when time is short) [Gearfire Productivity] Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:11:58 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/12/03/monday-master-class-dont-plan-your-day-with-a-to-do-list/#comment-10865 [...] Should I actually do these tasks? As soon as you can, but consider using the time blocking method to help you actually do your tasks. “GTD tends to leave it up to you as to how to decide [...] […] Should I actually do these tasks? As soon as you can, but consider using the time blocking method to help you actually do your tasks. “GTD tends to leave it up to you as to how to decide […]

]]> By: Study Hacks http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/12/03/monday-master-class-dont-plan-your-day-with-a-to-do-list/#comment-8272 Study Hacks Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:16:09 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/12/03/monday-master-class-dont-plan-your-day-with-a-to-do-list/#comment-8272 <blockquote>I’ve been wanting to implement this since I read the article and have found a site that provides a printable pdf that allows you to do exactly this.</blockquote> All you need is a blank piece of paper and a pen.

I’ve been wanting to implement this since I read the article and have found a site that provides a printable pdf that allows you to do exactly this.

All you need is a blank piece of paper and a pen.

]]> By: Justin O'Brien http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/12/03/monday-master-class-dont-plan-your-day-with-a-to-do-list/#comment-8264 Justin O'Brien Mon, 09 Mar 2009 23:11:53 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/12/03/monday-master-class-dont-plan-your-day-with-a-to-do-list/#comment-8264 I've been wanting to implement this since I read the article and have found a site that provides a printable pdf that allows you to do exactly this. davidseah.com has an "Emergent Task Planner". It seems like something that fits the bill. I'm also going to try his "Emergent Task Timer" to track what I actually do during the day. Love this blog...unfortunately I read it more than I study. I’ve been wanting to implement this since I read the article and have found a site that provides a printable pdf that allows you to do exactly this. davidseah.com has an “Emergent Task Planner”. It seems like something that fits the bill. I’m also going to try his “Emergent Task Timer” to track what I actually do during the day. Love this blog…unfortunately I read it more than I study.

]]> By: Unique-Frequency.com » Blog Archive » Case Study: The Dangers Of Not Being Transparent http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/12/03/monday-master-class-dont-plan-your-day-with-a-to-do-list/#comment-7017 Unique-Frequency.com » Blog Archive » Case Study: The Dangers Of Not Being Transparent Fri, 17 Oct 2008 02:52:53 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/12/03/monday-master-class-dont-plan-your-day-with-a-to-do-list/#comment-7017 [...] seems perfect for, oh, a productivity blog. The tendency may be to “casually” reply to a blog post about lists and mention “oh I use this app” in an attempt to make it sound credible. Maybe it might [...] […] seems perfect for, oh, a productivity blog. The tendency may be to “casually” reply to a blog post about lists and mention “oh I use this app” in an attempt to make it sound credible. Maybe it might […]

]]> By: Study Hacks » Blog Archive » Monday Master Class: The Study Hacks Guide to Beating Student Stress http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/12/03/monday-master-class-dont-plan-your-day-with-a-to-do-list/#comment-6869 Study Hacks » Blog Archive » Monday Master Class: The Study Hacks Guide to Beating Student Stress Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:09:16 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/12/03/monday-master-class-dont-plan-your-day-with-a-to-do-list/#comment-6869 [...] Switch from To-Do Lists to Time Blocking Simply listing everything you have to do becomes an exercise in futility once this list grows beyond just a few items. This article explains how to take control of your schedule with the time blocking strategy: an approach that requires you to label each task for the day with the time block during which you’ll finish it. Time blocking forces you to deal with how long things really take and how much free time you really have available. [...] […] Switch from To-Do Lists to Time Blocking Simply listing everything you have to do becomes an exercise in futility once this list grows beyond just a few items. This article explains how to take control of your schedule with the time blocking strategy: an approach that requires you to label each task for the day with the time block during which you’ll finish it. Time blocking forces you to deal with how long things really take and how much free time you really have available. […]

]]> By: Study Hacks http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/12/03/monday-master-class-dont-plan-your-day-with-a-to-do-list/#comment-5595 Study Hacks Fri, 02 May 2008 13:22:09 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/12/03/monday-master-class-dont-plan-your-day-with-a-to-do-list/#comment-5595 @Venkat: You're right to mention surprise tasks that pop up. Those really can complicate daily schedules. Probably for most students some balance between totally schedule and totally listed works best. For me, for example, I tend to schedule major chunks of work on important things -- and don't violate that schedule. But then I have more general "mosquito task" time and try to leave some time free so I have flexibility on minor things. In terms of your specific software program, I'm sure it's fine. My general advice to students is use whatever seems like you'll stick with. @Venkat:

You’re right to mention surprise tasks that pop up. Those really can complicate daily schedules. Probably for most students some balance between totally schedule and totally listed works best. For me, for example, I tend to schedule major chunks of work on important things — and don’t violate that schedule. But then I have more general “mosquito task” time and try to leave some time free so I have flexibility on minor things.

In terms of your specific software program, I’m sure it’s fine. My general advice to students is use whatever seems like you’ll stick with.

]]> By: Venkat Koduru http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/12/03/monday-master-class-dont-plan-your-day-with-a-to-do-list/#comment-5587 Venkat Koduru Thu, 01 May 2008 23:52:52 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/12/03/monday-master-class-dont-plan-your-day-with-a-to-do-list/#comment-5587 I stand by my comments. I was trying to say that I belive using daily to do lists in general, actually helps productivity, contrary to what this article states. Yes, I do think ZoToDo is the best. Yes, I am biased, because yes I did created ZoToDo... but I still think my comments are valid. I'm saying use some daily to do list (preferably ZoToDo of course)... but there are definitely others I stand by my comments. I was trying to say that I belive using daily to do lists in general, actually helps productivity, contrary to what this article states. Yes, I do think ZoToDo is the best. Yes, I am biased, because yes I did created ZoToDo… but I still think my comments are valid. I’m saying use some daily to do list (preferably ZoToDo of course)… but there are definitely others

]]> By: Christopher Weuve http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/12/03/monday-master-class-dont-plan-your-day-with-a-to-do-list/#comment-5444 Christopher Weuve Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:45:53 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/12/03/monday-master-class-dont-plan-your-day-with-a-to-do-list/#comment-5444 From ZoToDo.com: "Copyright Venkat Koduru. ZoToDo.com is a Venkat Koduru creation." I guess I understand now why he happens to recommend the site... From ZoToDo.com:
“Copyright Venkat Koduru. ZoToDo.com is a Venkat Koduru creation.”

I guess I understand now why he happens to recommend the site…

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