Comments on: Time Management for Creative People 4 - Avoid the ‘Sisyphus Effect’ of Endless To-do Lists http://www.wishfulthinking.co.uk/blog/2007/11/02/time-management-for-creative-people-4-avoid-the-sisyphus-effect-of-endless-to-do-lists/ coaching creative professionals Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:36:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Don http://www.wishfulthinking.co.uk/blog/2007/11/02/time-management-for-creative-people-4-avoid-the-sisyphus-effect-of-endless-to-do-lists/#comment-101166 Don Sat, 10 Nov 2007 18:45:51 +0000 http://www.wishfulthinking.co.uk/blog/2007/11/02/time-management-for-creative-people-4-avoid-the-sisyphus-effect-of-endless-to-do-lists/#comment-101166 "When it comes time" in the above comment, was meant, "When it comes to time", sorry for the inconvenience. “When it comes time” in the above comment, was meant, “When it comes to time”, sorry for the inconvenience.

]]> By: Don http://www.wishfulthinking.co.uk/blog/2007/11/02/time-management-for-creative-people-4-avoid-the-sisyphus-effect-of-endless-to-do-lists/#comment-101163 Don Sat, 10 Nov 2007 18:43:09 +0000 http://www.wishfulthinking.co.uk/blog/2007/11/02/time-management-for-creative-people-4-avoid-the-sisyphus-effect-of-endless-to-do-lists/#comment-101163 I believe using a tool or methodology is a systematic approach for doing things better and if we can do it with less stress we're all better off. An instance of "less stress", a user does not input certain data, just let him/her go or to continue because for one thing it's not critical and for another it makes one feel bad when prompted to do otherwise. Another perspective regarding time is, we have to, or at least, try to think of time as a "big picture" thing, Yesterday --> Today --> Tomorrow. What we do Today is What we Invest in Tomrrow. With monetary matter, our brokers/banks do investment for us, they keep track of what's going in that space for us (Yes, systematic). When it comes time, who track and evaluate our own investment? A lot of us need to ask this question ourselves. On my software end, yes, at the first glance, it looks like very limited functionality because the design is not to overwelm users with too much unneeded functionality initially... I believe using a tool or methodology is a systematic approach for doing things better and if we can do it with less stress we’re all better off.

An instance of “less stress”, a user does not input certain data, just let him/her go or to continue because for one thing it’s not critical and for another it makes one feel bad when prompted to do otherwise.

Another perspective regarding time is, we have to, or at least, try to think of time as a “big picture” thing, Yesterday –> Today –> Tomorrow. What we do Today is What we Invest in Tomrrow. With monetary matter, our brokers/banks do investment for us, they keep track of what’s going in that space for us (Yes, systematic). When it comes time, who track and evaluate our own investment? A lot of us need to ask this question ourselves.

On my software end, yes, at the first glance, it looks like very limited functionality because the design is not to overwelm users with too much unneeded functionality initially…

]]> By: Mark McGuinness http://www.wishfulthinking.co.uk/blog/2007/11/02/time-management-for-creative-people-4-avoid-the-sisyphus-effect-of-endless-to-do-lists/#comment-99104 Mark McGuinness Tue, 06 Nov 2007 18:12:13 +0000 http://www.wishfulthinking.co.uk/blog/2007/11/02/time-management-for-creative-people-4-avoid-the-sisyphus-effect-of-endless-to-do-lists/#comment-99104 Yes, if I don't start the day doing what's most important, there are plenty of opportunities to fritter it away on other things. Your tm tool looks interesting - I think we all use our time better when we have to account for it, even if only to ourselves. Yes, if I don’t start the day doing what’s most important, there are plenty of opportunities to fritter it away on other things.

Your tm tool looks interesting - I think we all use our time better when we have to account for it, even if only to ourselves.

]]> By: Don http://www.wishfulthinking.co.uk/blog/2007/11/02/time-management-for-creative-people-4-avoid-the-sisyphus-effect-of-endless-to-do-lists/#comment-98619 Don Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:16:31 +0000 http://www.wishfulthinking.co.uk/blog/2007/11/02/time-management-for-creative-people-4-avoid-the-sisyphus-effect-of-endless-to-do-lists/#comment-98619 You're absolutely right, Mark, it would be more productive if one does a quick review of what's MOST IMPORTANT task for the day before getting started for the day instead of "get it doing". btw, did you have a chance to take a peek at my tm tool? Cheers, Don You’re absolutely right, Mark, it would be more productive if one does a quick review of what’s MOST IMPORTANT task for the day before getting started for the day instead of “get it doing”.

btw, did you have a chance to take a peek at my tm tool?

Cheers,

Don

]]> By: Mark McGuinness http://www.wishfulthinking.co.uk/blog/2007/11/02/time-management-for-creative-people-4-avoid-the-sisyphus-effect-of-endless-to-do-lists/#comment-98456 Mark McGuinness Mon, 05 Nov 2007 09:02:09 +0000 http://www.wishfulthinking.co.uk/blog/2007/11/02/time-management-for-creative-people-4-avoid-the-sisyphus-effect-of-endless-to-do-lists/#comment-98456 Thanks Don. i find it makes a huge difference to my day if I stop and review my workload for the day first, rather than just ploughing into something in order to 'get going'. It usually leads to a much more productive use of my time and effort! Thanks Don. i find it makes a huge difference to my day if I stop and review my workload for the day first, rather than just ploughing into something in order to ‘get going’. It usually leads to a much more productive use of my time and effort!

]]> By: Don http://www.wishfulthinking.co.uk/blog/2007/11/02/time-management-for-creative-people-4-avoid-the-sisyphus-effect-of-endless-to-do-lists/#comment-97748 Don Sat, 03 Nov 2007 14:26:07 +0000 http://www.wishfulthinking.co.uk/blog/2007/11/02/time-management-for-creative-people-4-avoid-the-sisyphus-effect-of-endless-to-do-lists/#comment-97748 Right on. I believe daily review of priotization of tasks is equally important as well. Then keep track of effort/time input and measure their outcome. Right on. I believe daily review of priotization of tasks is equally important as well. Then keep track of effort/time input and measure their outcome.

]]> By: Mark McGuinness http://www.wishfulthinking.co.uk/blog/2007/11/02/time-management-for-creative-people-4-avoid-the-sisyphus-effect-of-endless-to-do-lists/#comment-97691 Mark McGuinness Sat, 03 Nov 2007 11:26:06 +0000 http://www.wishfulthinking.co.uk/blog/2007/11/02/time-management-for-creative-people-4-avoid-the-sisyphus-effect-of-endless-to-do-lists/#comment-97691 Thanks David, yes the work/blogging balance can be a challenge! Early mornings are part of the solution for me too. Thanks David, yes the work/blogging balance can be a challenge! Early mornings are part of the solution for me too.

]]> By: David Airey http://www.wishfulthinking.co.uk/blog/2007/11/02/time-management-for-creative-people-4-avoid-the-sisyphus-effect-of-endless-to-do-lists/#comment-97450 David Airey Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:13:08 +0000 http://www.wishfulthinking.co.uk/blog/2007/11/02/time-management-for-creative-people-4-avoid-the-sisyphus-effect-of-endless-to-do-lists/#comment-97450 Thankfully, my to-do list is actually on the decrease. I think that's a mix of focusing a little less on blogging, and a little more on my clients (which helps get the work done faster), and also a bit of an earlier start each morning. Off to check out that post you link to now. Thankfully, my to-do list is actually on the decrease. I think that’s a mix of focusing a little less on blogging, and a little more on my clients (which helps get the work done faster), and also a bit of an earlier start each morning.

Off to check out that post you link to now.

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