I don’t know when I read this post by Nikita Kolmogorov. You’d think I would. Don’t most people remember big moments in their lives?
Maybe it’s because I didn’t realize it was going to be a big moment. Maybe it’s because I already knew all the commponents of what he had to say. Maybe it’s because it was just another blog post on productivity.
Whatever it was, it’s unfortunate, because ever since then I’ve had a huge positive shift in getting things done (and in being OK not getting things done, but that’s a slightly different topic).
I won’t rehash his entire article - I wouldn’t do it justice and I would be taking away from his excellent research and organization on the topic - but I will give my personal recommendation to the methods. Adding a task immediately and with a due date ensures it does not get forgotten at any point. Having regular planning is great for making sure you are honestly assessing what you are getting done and what your actual capacity is.
I’ve been applying these with great success in my personal life and in managing my fledgeling real estate team. I suggest you try it out!