Ep32 Beyond the Clock: My Productivity Stack

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Summary

In this episode, Dalton Anderson discusses time management and shares his productivity stack. He explores the task management apps Todoist and TickTick, highlighting their features and user interfaces. Dalton also discusses different task management frameworks, including Eat the Frog, Pomodoro Technique, and day theming. He emphasizes the importance of finding a time management approach that works for you and integrating it with your calendar. Additionally, he shares his personal experience with time blocking and the Eisenhower matrix. In this conversation, Dalton Anderson discusses his approach to time management and task organization using Todoist and ClickUp. He explains how he uses the Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology, time blocking, and day theming to stay organized and prioritize his tasks. Dalton also compares different task management and project management apps, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each. He emphasizes the importance of finding an app that excels at task management and offers the necessary features without unnecessary complexity. Dalton concludes by sharing his thoughts on subscription pricing for time management apps and the value of saving time.

Keywords

time management, task management, productivity, task management apps, Todoist, TickTick, task management frameworks, Eat the Frog, Pomodoro Technique, day theming, time blocking, Eisenhower matrix, time management, task organization, Todoist, ClickUp, Getting Things Done, GTD, time blocking, day theming, task management apps, project management apps, subscription pricing

Takeaways

Time management requires prioritization and trade-offs in different areas of life.
Todoist and TickTick are popular task management apps with similar features, but Todoist has a more polished user interface.
Combining different task management frameworks can be effective in managing tasks and projects.
Eat the Frog is a technique for tackling difficult tasks first, while Pomodoro Technique helps with focus and productivity.
Time blocking and day theming are useful for managing time and prioritizing tasks.
Integrating task management apps with your calendar can provide a comprehensive view of your schedule and tasks. Dalton uses the Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology, time blocking, and day theming to stay organized and prioritize tasks.
He recommends using task management apps that excel at task management and offer necessary features without unnecessary complexity.
Dalton compares different task management and project management apps, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each.
He emphasizes the importance of finding an app that fits your workflow and saves you time.
Subscription pricing for time management apps should be evaluated based on the potential time savings and value they provide.

Sound Bites

"Task management is something that people struggle with."
"Todoist has a clean, simple UI with polished features."
"Combining different task management techniques can be beneficial."
"I think if you're on like a company license, like your stuff's public, like they could see it, like your boss could see it or people on your team can see it."
"I use getting things done, the systematic approach."
"I use what is called areas to help manage my workload and keeping things segmented."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
04:20 Task Management Struggles
08:40 Comparing Todoist and TickTick
14:18 Exploring Task Management Frameworks
16:19 Eat the Frog Technique
20:20 The Eisenhower Matrix
24:01 Deep Work and Time Blocking
31:17 Day Theming for Long-Term Initiatives
33:55 Balancing Work and Personal Life
37:48 Task Management and Privacy
38:42 Using Areas for Workload Management
44:36 Keeping Inbox and Tasks at Zero
50:07 Choosing ClickUp for Project Management
53:39 The Hierarchical Approach of ClickUp
01:06:20 The Complexity of Notion
01:08:33 The Price of Asana
01:10:38 The Steep Price of Samsama
01:13:25 Summary and Conclusion