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Tasks vs. Speedies
Tasks require deep focus and careful planning.
Speedies? Just set a date and get them done quickly.
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Boost Your Task Management System by Mastering Tasks, Speedies, and Reminders for Ultimate Productivity
Confused about task management terms?
It's crucial to correctly name and understand Tasks, Speedies, and Reminders for effective workflow.
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What Is a Task?
According to our ICOR®️ terminology at the Paperless Movement®, a task is the only actionable item in your productivity system, best started with an action verb like "Write Report" or "Design ...
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The Best Task Management System
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Take control of your workday.
Gain clarity, prioritize strategically, and manage unexpected events with skill.
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What Is a Speedy?
Shorter than tasks, a speedy is any action you can complete in less than 15 minutes.
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What Is a Reminder?
These are specific time-bound alarms for tasks or speedies.
Don't confuse them with the actions themselves; they're there to jog your memory!
Remember: Tasks and speedies are actions, reminders are alarms.
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The Most Important Tasks (MITs)
Choose three Most Important Tasks for each day, and focus completely on gettting them done within a specific time.
If you add more than three, and you might not get them all done. By limiting yourself to a small number of things, you force yourself to focus only on the essential.
Important vs. urgent tasks
- Important tasks are things that contribute to your long-term mission, values, and goals.
- Urgent tasks are tasks that have to be dealt with immediately: phone calls, urgent deadlines, and situations where you have to respond quickly.
Sometimes important task...
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