THE SYSTEMS LIBRARY
Nine ways to get things done
A productivity system is a repeatable way of moving tasks from “I should do this” to “done”. Each one here solves a different problem: too many choices, a dreaded task, half-finished work, or things slipping through the cracks.
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The nine systems
The Six-Task Day
You don’t have a time problem. You have a deciding problem.
Pick it if choosing what to do next is the hard part.
The Balanced Day
Your list isn’t too long. Your day is too short. Fit it: 1, 3, 5.
Pick it if small tasks crowd out the big one.
Hard Thing First
Your to-do list isn’t too long. One task on it is too scary.
Pick it if you keep putting off the one task that matters.
Finish What You Start
Stop starting, start finishing.
Pick it if you start lots and finish few.
Go With Your Gut
Stop ranking your to-do list. Just ask: this one, or that one?
Pick it if rigid plans wear you out.
The Quick Log
Your to-do list should forget things on purpose.
Pick it if you like jotting things down fast, paper-style.
Plan Your Day
Stop planning your day by the hour. Three slots is enough.
Pick it if you want a plan without scheduling hours.
Big Rocks First
Urgent shouts, important waits.
Pick it if you juggle several roles.
Capture Everything
Inbox zero isn’t just for email.
Pick it if tasks come from everywhere and you fear forgetting.
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