Task management is about helping you do what matters to you. To accomplish your goals and dreams, you'll need a system that helps you get clarity on the work ahead.
You might already use a task manager, but you'll level up your use of this tool with an infrastructure you can trust to help you identify the most important work you need to be doing now.
You'll be ready to move past task management when you regularly capture tasks; when you can identify the next physical action; when you have lists of your Projects, Areas, and Goals List; and when you have a system of Weekly, Monthly, and Annual Reviews in place.
Do you know what GTD is?
Are you capturing tasks in your task manager?
No, I don't capture tasks in my task manager
Are you familiar with the concept of 'next physical action'?
Yes, all of my projects have a clearly defined next physical action
Yes, but I don't always implement it
Do you have a list of your current projects?
Yes, but it's not current or it's inaccurate
No, I don't have a project list
Do you implement weekly reviews on a regular basis?
Yes, on a regular basis (even if it's not exactly weekly)
I know what they are, but I have trouble doing them consistently
Are you familiar with the 2-minute rule?
Yes, I always do tasks if they take less than 2 minutes
Yes, but I don't consistently follow it
Do you group similar tasks? (batch emails, batch phone calls)
Yes, I'm very deliberate about grouping similar tasks based on contexts
No, I take on tasks as they come to me
Do you know which projects are your top priorities?
No, I am overwhelmed by choice
Do you have a list of your Areas of Responsibility?
Yes, but it's not current or it's inaccurate
How is that different from my Projects or my Goals?
No, what are Areas of Responsibility?
Do you have a Goals list?