Volume 9, Issue 9
April 16, 2013

During my recent trip to Michigan, I visited Greenfield Village, a place where 300 years inventions, innovation and history are showcased in more than 80 historical buildings on 80 acres that Henry Ford began back in 1929.

My favorite part of the park was the building Ford had built as a replica of Thomas Edison’s laboratory. Actually the whole Menlo Park, New Jersey complex was there, but this sign pictured here was outside Edison’s lab. Here’s why I liked it so much. It said, “In 1876, Thomas Edison set a goal to have one major invention every six months and one minor invention every 10 days. He came very close to achieving that goal.”

Makes me feel like I don’t have enough goals. How about you?

I wonder how many of us get caught up in the day to day operation of our jobs and businesses and lose sight of big goals like these. If you don’t set landmark goals that stretch you or take you beyond where you are today, where will you be in 6 months or a year down the road? Something to think about. I’m thinking about it right now!

Meanwhile, take a look at today’s article if you’ve been considering a tool like Evernote for your note taking and information organization. It’s great for some, but it’s not for everyone. Check it out to see whether it’s for you.

Here’s to your productivity and success!

4 Reasons Why Evernote May Not Work For You

While Evernote zealots would have you believe Evernote is the end-all, be-all for note taking and information organization, it’s not necessary for everyone. I have clients and colleagues ask me about it tools like Evernote quite often: “Leslie, what should I use for note-taking? Should I use OneNote or Evernote or LiveScribe or something else?”

And the answer is that it all depends, because what Productive Day stands for is “less is more” and that applies to note taking, especially when it comes to meeting notes. If asked, then I will toss it back to you: what kind of information you’re keeping and why?

I will question the meeting notes you’re taking today and I’ll ask you about how useful those notes will be in a week, a month and a year from now. Most of my clients dramatically cut their note-taking because they can see it wasn’t important to take notes in the first place. Some, because of their position in the company, don’t have to take notes because notes are documented by a minute-taker and these leaders have no resulting action steps from the meetings.

Some people still have to take notes, but when we work together, my clients know where to put the information they captured. Most note papers are tossed because now the information is someplace else.

I decided to write about Evernote today and shed some light on the considerations… [Read more]

While Evernote zealots would have you believe Evernote is the end-all, be-all for note taking and information organization, it’s not necessary for everyone. I have clients and colleagues ask me about it tools like Evernote quite often: “Leslie, what should I use for note-taking? Should I use OneNote or Evernote or LiveScribe or something else?”

And the answer is that it all depends, because what Productive Day stands for is “less is more” and that applies to note taking, especially when it comes to meeting notes. If asked, then I will toss it back to you: what kind of information you’re keeping and why?

I will question the meeting notes you’re taking today and I’ll ask you about how useful those notes will be in a week, a month and a year from now. Most of my clients dramatically cut their note-taking because they can see it wasn’t important to take notes in the first place. Some, because of their position in the company, don’t have to take notes because notes are documented by a minute-taker and these leaders have no resulting action steps from the meetings.

Some people still have to take notes, but when we work together, my clients know where to put the information they captured. Most note papers are tossed because now the information is someplace else.

I decided to write about Evernote today and shed some light on the considerations

considerations I want you to keep in mind before you go down a path of using a tool like this.

Evernote can hold everything.

A lot of users put their whole lives in Evernote. Work and life blend and everything gets added. But is it for you? Let’s see… it could be for you if…

• You consider yourself quite disorganized and want a tool to hold everything you can never find
• You have a lot of information you’re trying to keep track of
• Your information doesn’t have to be on paper
• You like an electronic approach and want to go paperless
• You love taking photos of white boards, pages of notes, or presentation power points when someone is speaking
• You like searching for your data all in one place, electronically
• You’re losing time regularly because you’re looking for information you can’t find

The CEO of Evernote, Phil Libin, calls himself a “lazy slob.” If you consider yourself to carry that title as well, then Evernote might be for you because of that, too.

But Evernote is not for everyone.

And it could be dangerous. Well, not really, but it can lead to more hoarding. If you hoard paper, you’ll probably hoard electronic data, too. Here are a few things to look out for.

1. You could still waste time searching for data, even though the search in Evernote is amazingly good. (It has optical character recognition and even picks up words in pictures.) But you may have SO much information that it doesn’t find what you need… quickly.
2. You could get lost in the task of over-organizing or over-categorizing, which means you’re spending too much time playing with the tool instead of doing your work. I’ve seen this happen with a variety of tools out there and this is just another one.
3. You could spend all kinds of time building your new Evernote library only to find that a few months later, you never use it at all. I’ve seen this happen, too. The attraction of a new, bright, shiny toy to play with is great at first, but if you don’t question the “why” behind what you’re building, you could be throwing effort after foolishness.
4. You could be centralizing information that should be decentralized so others in your family or work place can find it, too. They don’t have access to your phone and won’t know what to look for.

And if you’re not a hoarder and you only have a handful of random bits of information to keep track of outside of your well-organized paper files, Evernote might be overkill for you. You could be fine just using the “Notes” or “Memos” feature in your e-mail system or your phone. It might be all you need.

And here’s one key reason Evernote might not solve all your disorganization challenges: if you’re still tripping over piles of paper and files in your office, Evernote is not the answer. You’ve got bigger fish to fry.

If you’re ready to plan, prioritize and be more proactive in your work day and get better results in the long run, then let’s start a conversation. The first step is filling out this quick Application so I can get to know you and your work day. Then we’ll set up a 30-minute call together. I want you to be able to enjoy the productivity and the peace of mind my other clients are currently enjoying! Get started today .

Volume 9, Issue 9
April 16, 2013

What a whirlwind! My last 2 weeks have been fabulous! Between the ground-breaking Inside Edge conference and my trip to Michigan for some R&R plus the “Wake Up Profitable” workshop , I’ve had the BEST time! I’m pictured here at Inside Edge with one of my new Productive Day banners at the beautiful Gaylord National in National Harbor, MD.

I can’t say enough about what a great experience it was to be a speaker and an exhibitor at Inside Edge , as well as one of the sponsors. I was surrounded by high-caliber experts, business owners and entrepreneurs. AND my assistants for this special event did an amazing job! I couldn’t have done it without them. (Thanks Kelsey and Melissa!) You can see all the photos from the event on my Facebook page in the Inside Edge Album .

Michigan was a fabulous trip, too. First, I did some exploring at the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village , which were both so incredible. I LOVE American history and this was an exceptional day to remember. I’ll be sharing more about my visit to these places with you soon, including the inspiration they provided for productivity, work and life. (And a big Thank You to my good friend, Tom, for showing me around and sharing the day with me!) Then after a few days of fun, I attended Lisa Mininni’s “Wake Up Profitable” workshop, which I’ll address in my next e-zine, including photos. There’s been so much activity, I can’t cover it all in one e-zine!

Meanwhile, enjoy today’s article about the forks in the road that you address daily. Whether for tasks or meetings, I want to make sure you’re aware of which road to take and why it’s going to be better for you in the long run.

Here’s to your productivity and success!

Why Choosing to “Just Do It” is Overrated and Ultimately Unproductive

I know… time is short. You’ve got a lot on your plate. Your e-mail is piling up and so are the papers around your desk. So when you get yet another task in front of you or another person who needs your attention, you have a decision to make: Do it now or plan it for later?

Too many of you are choosing to “do it now” so you can get it out of your way. I know you think you’re making the right choice – a choice that will be “easier” on you and one that will save you time and effort – but what you don’t realize is that if you’re constantly addressing things as they appear, as if they’re coming through a turnstile, and you’re knocking them out one at a time no matter what the order of priority, then “doing it all now” can… [Read more]

I know… time is short. You’ve got a lot on your plate. Your e-mail is piling up and so are the papers around your desk. So when you get yet another task in front of you or another person who needs your attention, you have a decision to make: Do it now or plan it for later?

Too many of you are choosing to “do it now” so you can get it out of your way. I know you think you’re making the right choice – a choice that will be “easier” on you and one that will save you time and effort – but what you don’t realize is that if you’re constantly addressing things as they appear, as if they’re coming through a turnstile, and you’re knocking them out one at a time no matter what the order of priority, then “doing it all now” can really cost you like it costs my clients.

Here are the two forks I want to address:

Fork #1: Do this task now (because it just showed up) or put it on my Task list for later?

The road I see professionals take:

“I’ll do it now so I don’t have to add it to my Task list for later.”

So what’s wrong with knocking out the task as it presents itself?  Well, it depends on the task and sometimes it’s fine to take care of it fast, but just because you CAN knock it out right now, doesn’t mean you SHOULD.

The truth is, when you’re constantly doing things as they show up, you’ve given up your ability and power to prioritize. You’ve just become a victim of reactivity.

You’ve elevated the importance of a task without actually comparing it to all your other tasks and I’ll bet you have other, more pressing, high priority tasks on your list, don’t you?

If you add it to your list are you afraid your list will grow too big? Or that if it grows, you’ll be overwhelmed? Or if you document the task, then it will be too REAL? <Gasp!>

But wouldn’t you rather document a task than risk forgetting it? And wouldn’t you rather go after the revenue-generating, high impact or deadline driven tasks instead? I hope so. And if not, you should.  Documenting ALL tasks allows you the freedom to choose, so you can plan, prioritize and be more proactive with your time.

And here’s another negative to not documenting every task: if you ignore what’s really happening around you and don’t acknowledge everything you want to do or everything that you’re responsible for, then you’ll be operating in a fog. You’ll also lose the power to make other choices as well, such as delegating tasks, eliminating tasks (I’m never going to do this!) and choosing when to do your high priority tasks.

Fork #2: Meet with this person now (because they just showed up or just called me) or schedule it on my Calendar for later?

The road I see professionals take:

“I’ll meet with them now so I don’t have to add it to my Calendar for later.”

Whether it’s a call or in person, a meeting you take “on the fly” could take just enough time out of your day to put you off balance. And even if the person only needed 15 minutes of your time, you may have just given away the little time you had left – and really needed – for something more pressing. It’s best to consider the importance and urgency of their needs as well as your own.

And remember, I’m talking about those of you who do this all… the… time. Not just here and there or once in a while. When you constantly give away your time at the last minute, that’s how your day disappears. That’s how you lose your balance. That’s how you can get overwhelmed. You’ve got to plan your time, prioritize how you use it and protect more of it, instead of giving it away so fast.

So when you’re looking at the fork in the road for tasks or for meetings, be choosy.  Doing one or two quick tasks here and there is fine. Taking a quick meeting once in a while on the fly is also fine. But all the time? Every day? Not a good idea. When you continue to take this less productive road, you continue to operate reactively without noticing what you’re actually doing and whether you’re on course.

Start taking the road for PLANNING. Because whatever “it” is, if you plan it, you’ll automatically be able to prioritize it. And then you can be more proactive.

If you’re ready to plan, prioritize and be more proactive in your work day and get better results in the long run, then let’s start a conversation. The first step is filling out this quick Application so I can get to know you and your work day. Then we’ll set up a 30-minute call together. I want you to be able to enjoy the productivity and the peace of mind my other clients are currently enjoying! Get started today.

You have a special system for managing your e-mail, don’t you? It’s true… I know. I’ve seen your system. You’re operating completely from your Inbox and marking e-mails as “unread” – even though you just finished reading them – so you’ll know to come back to it later.

Maybe the e-mail has a special issue in there. Maybe it’s holding contact information. Maybe you have to read it in more depth and think about it. Or maybe there’s a to-do in there that has to be done.

Whatever the reason you marked your e-mail as “unread,” it’s costing you. It’s costing you time, when time is what you need the most right now.

You’re probably asking, “But how else can I keep track of all these e-mails!?” It seems like there’s no place to put it and if you move it out of the Inbox, you’re afraid you’ll lose it, right?

I know, it’s frustrating the amount of e-mail you have to do with, but in order to truly stay on top of them, you need a system to manage them – one that allows you to move it out of the Inbox without forgetting about the information or the action steps you need to take.

Too many of my clients are missing a system that allows them to do just that. They’re missing a place to put their e-mails – whether active or for reference – and they’re not leaving enough time in their day to actually process them.

Together, these two ingredients create a recipe for disaster and if you suffer from the same issue, not only are you losing time, but you can be losing track of tasks, priorities, opportunities, critical information, and also what your team is doing from day to day if you delegate to a team.

When e-mails are marked “unread” it means that even though you’ve already read it, you haven’t truly absorbed its message and understood it. It means you haven’t made a decision on its meaning to you, nor have you determined a next step and moved it out of the Inbox. And THAT means you could have a big, tangled mess in your Inbox.

But… when you have both the place to put e-mails and the process to manage them, then you have a recipe for success and a system that will not only allow you to empty your Inbox, but will allow you move on to where you really want to spend your time!

So, here are two steps you can take to help you get your Inbox untangled:

1. Start relying on the tools you already have.

If you have Outlook or a similar e-mail system, please use the components of the system: your Contacts, your Calendar, and the Task list. Commit to using them more fully and consistently to hold important information from your e-mails and get them OUT of the Inbox.

Here’s a specific tip for Contacts: Right click on the e-mail address in the heading of the e-mail and use the “Look up Outlook Contact” or “Add to Outlook Contacts” feature.

Also, set up useful folders on the left for storing e-mails you will refer to later if they’re for reference. Don’t rely on the Search feature to find your e-mails for you later. For instance, if you have e-mails that are part of a big project or they’re related to a client, set up a specific folder now for the project or the client and know you can find them faster later without a time-consuming search.

2.     Start protecting time in your day to process your e-mail.

Processing your e-mail takes time, but it’s a VERY important process. The two most important things you want to keep up with in your day are your Task list and your e-mail. Maintaining both of these and alternating between the two throughout the day will put in you in control of your day. The more on top of things you are, the stronger you’ll be in making progress and the more prepared you’ll be in helping or serving others when they need you.

Protect blocks of time on your calendar EVERY day for processing e-mails and getting the information where it belongs. When you have places for everything and a process to follow, it doesn’t take as long as you think. The end result will be enjoying valuable locations for all your reference information and an up-to-date Task list that works for you.

If you’re ready to untangle your Inbox and get a system in place for all your tasks, take a minute to fill out the Application so I can help you take control. I want you to be able to enjoy the process, the productivity and the peace of mind my other clients are currently enjoying! Get started today.

Volume 9, Issue 8
April 16, 2013

Wow… it went from 30 degrees to 90 degrees here in Maryland! OMGoodness! From freezing to melting. Well, I’m really glad spring has officially arrived and it IS my favorite time of year, but Dear Mother Nature, couldn’t we turn it down to 60 or 70 degrees… at least for a little while? Hmmm, guess it’s time to turn on the AC a little early, huh?

And I’m also really glad I’m leaving for the INSIDE EDGE Conference tomorrow! I can’t believe it’s finally time to go! I’m so looking forward to meeting all the other experts, speakers, sponsors and small business owners who are going to be there. Everyone will be transforming their businesses in so many ways – myself included!

During each day of the conference, we’ll be sharing what Productive Day is all about at our Productive Day booth and then I’ll be speaking on the 1 ^st day, so attendees who learn all the strategies for marketing and selling to corporate clients can immediately put their plans into action and be super productive when they get back to their offices.

Then, after returning from INSIDE EDGE, I’m hopping a plane to Michigan for a week and while I’m there, I’ll be attending Lisa Mininni’s Wake Up Profitable Intensive from April 25-27th. I’m looking forward to a little sight-seeing and visiting an old friend, too. Can’t wait!

As you focus on your plans and projects this spring, remember to protect time each day to focus on your e-mail. The Inbox is one of the biggest road blocks to my clients’ productivity these days and not just because there’s a high volume coming in, but mostly because there’s no system to process it. They have no way to keep track of tasks and opportunities that come from e-mail. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Enjoy today’s article to get started with straightening out your Inbox. I’ve given you two key steps to help you untangle what might have gotten tangled up in there. as you save them.

Here’s to your productivity and success!

Untangling a Tangled Inbox

You have a special system for managing your e-mail, don’t you? It’s true… I know. I’ve seen your system. You’re operating completely from your Inbox and marking e-mails as “unread” – even though you just finished reading them – so you’ll know to come back to it later.

Maybe the e-mail has a special issue in there. Maybe it’s holding contact information. Maybe you have to read it in more depth and think about it. Or maybe there’s a to-do in there that has to be done.

Whatever the reason you marked your e-mail as “unread,” it’s costing you. It’s costing you [Read more]

Why Your E-Document Names Should Give You a Clue

When you look at your e-document library, are some of your document names mysterious? Do you have to double-click on them and open ‘em up to see what they really are? If so, you’re wasting precious time out of your day that you could be spending elsewhere.

I regularly watch my clients do two things:

1. Double-click on their existing documents in their e-document library (wherever it is) to see what the document really holds because they don’t know by the name
2. And save new documents from their e-mails into their e-document library without changing the names .

As I witness this process again and again, I’m reminded of why it’s SO important to properly name – or rename – documents as you save them. Here’s why:

1. The attachments you receive in e-mail were likely named by someone else and the name they chose may mean nothing to you
2. The name of the document could be abbreviated or only in code, which also makes it cryptic, mysterious or completely unknown to you.
3. The name of the attachment may not represent at all what’s inside or what’s important to you, which will also leave you in the dark when looking for this document.

When you’re saving e-documents, avoid just cutting/pasting or clicking/dragging them into your e-document library without changing the name. I know that’s a fast way to do it, but for the reasons stated above, you risk not finding it again.

Here are two ways to stay in control of your documents and find them faster and easier in the future…

1. If you prefer the cut/paste or click/drag methods of saving documents, that’s fine. But be sure to stop for 30 seconds, go into your document library and rename the document once it’s in its new location, so it reflects what the document really is.
2. If you use the File/Save As method, you’ll drill down to the exact location where you want to save your document and when it gives you the chance to rename it, take the opportunity to do so during this process before finally saving it.

When you get into an ongoing habit of naming or renaming documents as you create or receive them, you find that consistency is the key. Start with what the documents IS and then use your adjectives, like dates, sizes, types, etc… and always remember that “more is more” in this case. I usually say “less is more,” but when you’re naming documents, be as descriptive as possible. It will save you loads of time in the future.

Ready to embark on a new journey to peak productivity? If I can help you reach your goals, let me know. We’ll set up a no cost, 20-minute Strategy Call to help you get started. Fill out the Application today and get $100 OFF our new Productivity PLUS Mentoring Program.

Volume 9, Issue 7
April 2, 2013

What a busy month March turned out to be as I get closer to the INSIDE EDGE Conference . I’m one of many sponsors, but I’m also speaking there and will have an exhibit table. Whew! A lot to prepare for, but I can’t wait until we get there! There’s nothing like the energy of so many small business owners and entrepreneurs all in the same place for a multi-day conference . It’s always so much fun to be a part of it all. (And I still have a free ticket or two to give you if you’d like to go! E-mail me: leslie@productiveday.com .)

Meanwhile, looking farther into the year, I’m planning my regular summer trips, like my week at the beach and my spa weekend, which has now been officially moved to August each year, but in the middle I decided to take a road trip north to Canada . The impetus came from a good friend who’s visiting Ontario for business purposes and invited me to go, but rather than fly up, I decided it was time for a road trip! I’ll be driving north from Baltimore, through Pennsylvania, and through New York , but stopping along the way at various places, including Niagara Falls , which I’ve never seen. Then I’ll head into Canada, pick my friend up in Toronto and then we’ll go to Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, our final destination. I can’t wait!

I’m sure you’re looking forward to many things in the upcoming Spring and Summer seasons, too. While you’re feverishly working from day to day, strive to have a strong and clear focus on your priorities, use your time wisely and keep up with your e-mail. I’m here to help you do all that and more so you can not only be more productive every day, but enjoy those upcoming vacations with peace of mind! J

Here’s to your productivity and success!

Unsolved Mysteries:
Why Your E-Document Names Should Give You a Clue

When you look at your e-document library, are some of your document names mysterious? Do you have to double-click on them and open ‘em up to see what they really are? If so, you’re wasting precious time out of your day that you could be spending elsewhere.

I regularly watch my clients do two things:

1. Double-click on their existing documents in their e-document library (wherever it is) to see what the document really holds because they don’t know by the name
2. And save new documents from their e-mails into their e-document library without changing the names .

As I witness this process again and again, I’m reminded of why it’s SO important to properly name – or rename – documents as you save them.

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Four Fab Reasons to Keep Your Ideas in One Place

Look around your desk right now… Do you see anything that represents a great idea you had today… yesterday… last week or last month?

One of the most common questions I get is, “Leslie, what do I do with this? It’s an idea I have about [fill in the blank].”

You may have quite a few things around you representing ideas you’d LOVE to act on, either now or later, but don’t have a place to “park” them safely.

Here are a few recommendations for how to corral all your great ideas into one place for future reference and possible action.

1. List your ideas in an electronic list available in the “Tasks” component of whatever e-mail system you might be using. When you do this, make your Ideas List a separate one from your Daily Task list – the one with actionable tasks showing the task you’ll do and the target dates for action.
2. For each idea you add, don’t add a target date of action. This list is just for ideas and they don’t need action dates yet. However, when you’re ready to work on one of your great ideas , you can pull it over to your Daily Task List and target when you’ll take action on the first step.
3. When you accumulate enough ideas, you’ll want to categorize them by what kinds of ideas you typically have. Organize them in very general categories: Marketing, Writing, Admin, Speaking, Clients, Sales, etc. Broad categories here are…
   1. Low maintenance – so you won’t waste time trying to think of specific categories to fit your ideas when one big, broad bucket will do
   2. Faster to review – so you’ll save time
   3. Better for more creative possibilities – you’re reviewing a longer list of choices all at once, i.e. a Marketing category where you can see dozens of ideas quickly rather than review 10 separate, smaller lists for Website, Brochure, Products, Copy, Ads, etc…

So, if you don’t already have a great “Ideas” list going, here are 4 Fabulous Reasons to start one today:

1. When you review your list from time to time, you can put into motion the ideas that were great at the time, but didn’t have great timing. And now might be the perfect time to make it happen.
2. As your business grows and changes, you may be able to take a good idea and delegate it to a team member. Maybe you didn’t have the time or anyone to delegate to “back then,” but now you do.
3. I’ve often gone back to my Ideas list and noticed that just a good idea at the time can now be further developed into a great idea and the time that passed just gave me a new perspective .
4. And whether or not your ideas are good, great or terrible, you still need a place to park them so you can revisit them later to review, prioritize, and see the possibilities. You can keep some and delete others and then you’re not just endlessly accumulating. You’re keeping the best of the best and keeping them organized for later review.

Ready to get all of your tasks together along with all of your great ideas? When you’re ready for taking control, let me know. We can start with a 30-minute no-cost Strategy Session and determine what the best course of action is for you and your most productive work day. Fill out the Application now.

Volume 9, Issue 6
March 19, 2013

Well, it’s official! Both Productive Day^® and Taskology^® The Science of Getting Things Done are officially registered trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Whoohoo! That only took a million years…   Actually, it was about 2 years exactly and now we are finally finished. Something to celebrate!

And on the same topic of the government, I’m lucky to have made it just in time for one of the last White House tours for a while. Due to the current sequestration process, they halted all tours after March 8 ^th and my tour WAS on March 8 ^th ! I really enjoyed being in such a breath-taking, historical, awe-inspiring place. It seemed to go by so fast, but I took my time to gaze upon the details of the rooms, the grand artwork, the presidential photographs, and most of all (my favorite!) the view out of the 1 ^st floor windows looking over the South Lawn to the Washington Monument. There’s just no other view like it on Earth.

Once the tour was over and I walked out the front doors, I turned around and looked up to the White House and snapped this wonderful photo with the sun shining above and behind it. It had an extraordinary glow I’ll never forget.

So what’s next? I’m happy to announce the launch of my newest program this month. It’s The Productivity PLUS Mentoring Program and I’ll be hosting an informative tele-class to kick off the launch. Then Productive Day heads for the Gaylord National to speak and exhibit at INSIDE EDGE, hosted by the fabulous Angelique Rewers – The Corporate Agent. And I still have tickets available for this event at a SUPER low price, so contact me to grab these tickets now and get in on this amazing event in April!

Here’s to your productivity and success!

Don’t Lose Them!
Four Fab Reasons to Keep Your Ideas in One Place

Look around your desk right now… Do you see anything that represents a great idea you had today… yesterday… last week or last month?

One of the most common questions I get is, “Leslie, what do I do with this? It’s an idea I have about [fill in the blank].”

You may have quite a few things around you representing ideas you’d LOVE to act on, either now or later, but don’t have a place to “park” them safely.

Here are a few recommendations for how to corral all your great ideas into one place for future reference and possible action.

1. List your ideas in an electronic list available in the “Tasks” component of whatever e-mail system you might be using. When you do this, make your Ideas List a separate one from your Daily Task list – the one with actionable tasks showing the task you’ll do and the target dates for action.
2. For each idea you add, don’t add a target date of action. This list is just for ideas and they don’t need action dates yet. However, when you’re ready to work on one of your great ideas, you can pull it over to your Daily Task List and target when you’ll take action on the first step.
3. When you accumulate enough ideas, you’ll want to categorize them by what kinds of ideas you typically have. Organize them in very general categories: Marketing, Writing, Admin, Speaking, Clients, Sales, etc.  Broad categories here are…

Read more