Comments on: Simple strategy for getting things done

By: Harry

Harry — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:26:17 +0000

Ryan, that's a simple method, worth a try. You may want to check out http://www.GoalsOnTrack.com, a very nicely built web app designed for tracking goals and todo lists, and has time tracking. It's clear, focused, easy to navigate, worth a try.

By: StartupBackpack » The dreaded getting things done checklist

StartupBackpack » The dreaded getting things done checklist — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 15:13:45 +0000

[...] Ryan Carson from Carson Systems, the minds behind the “Future of” conferences, DropSend, Vitamin, and Amigo, has put together his strategy for getting things done: [...]

By: Web Worker Daily » Blog Archive Open Thread: What’s Your Morning Routine? «

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 12:22:14 +0000

[...] Ryan Carson finishes at least two things from his daily to do list before checking email — that’s part of his strategy for a productive morning. WWD contributing writer Leo Babauta suggests that writers create a morning writing ritual because it’s a peaceful time and it ensures you get it done. That reminds me of creativity maven Julia Cameron’s morning pages, uncensored writing that she recommends you do each morning. [...]

By: PrimoFeed » Blog Archive » Blogging about a Startup

PrimoFeed » Blog Archive » Blogging about a Startup — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 03:55:51 +0000

[...] I have a laundry list of to-do items that I don’t know where to even begin. A few months ago, I came across Ryan Carson’s blog post about how to get things done. I took his advice and apply it to my list; taking a few items off the big list of fun stuff and focusing on it until it’s done. [...]

By: Geek | Manager » Blitz Your Email

Geek | Manager » Blitz Your Email — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 21:55:25 +0000

[...] I find that taking 30-60 minutes, twice a day, helps me to stay 100% on top of my email. The timings of the blitzes are important though — I find first thing in the morning and just after lunch are the best times for me. The former is because I’m in a role where sometimes there are urgent fires to be put out — others feel quite rightly than an alternative strategy can be more effective. The latter is because just after lunch is typically quite an energy lull — especially if you work in the North East where they believe in proper hot lunches! [...]

By: W

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 18:17:29 +0000

oh wait.. I read devel-random… damn foiled again!

By: Tracy

Tracy — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 11:21:54 +0000

Thanks for the tip. I’m trying as best as I can to stay on focus and less distracted. Some days are better than others.

By: Ken Walker

Ken Walker — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 04:32:55 +0000

Thanks for the tip. I would add the web browser, too, to that list of things to leave closed before 10 AM.

This, especially, after having Macworld speculation all morning. ;-)

By: Jeremy Graves

Jeremy Graves — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 17:36:38 +0000

Funny how small changes in behavior make us more productive.

Another favorite strategy is DYM (delegate your misery). However, not recommended at home :)

By: Mike Papageorge

Mike Papageorge — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 13:06:10 +0000

I do something similar - see Move big rocks before sunrise. I've found it definitely helps to increase productivity, and if you can get things for clients done before they wake up, all the better.