Readers Answer: What is your to-do list strategy?

Last week, I asked Pimp Your Work readers about their to-do list strategy.  Here’s what some of them have to say:

Lindsay from Writing For Your Wealth says that she doesn’t have a to-do list.  However, this doesn’t mean that she doesn’t have a strategy for accomplishing her daily tasks.”I generally just approach my work day with one or two major things I want to get done, and I make sure I do them. Then I work on other littler projects or call it a day.”

While I have a to-do list, I agree with Lindsay’s perspective on lengthy lists. She adds, “I’m highly suspect of long to-do lists, as I equate them with the ‘be busy’ mentality instead of ‘be productive’ mentality.”

Wayne from Joint Contact took the opportunity to tell us about  Joint Contact as a to-do list.  He says, “In addition of tracking basic tasks, Joint Contact supports a module called “Conversations” that can be used to track and share project notes with small groups or an entire team.”

Personally, I just use Google Calendar and write my to-do list there.  I use the 2-week view, so the daily boxes are small and I don’t make the mistake of being over committed.  It’s very rare that I have more than 4 things on my daily list.  I chose Google Calendar because most of my actionable items are done online, such as writing articles or emailing people.  I also list offline activities, but having less than 4 items on my list each day makes them easy to remember – I only have to look at the calendar once.

Don’t forget to share your answers for this week’s question: Do you think you’re efficient? Click here to answer.  Up until Sunday, August 21 only.