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100% this. Break down the tasks into smaller and smaller chunks, use an app like Todoist to track it. So create a project for each major task, and have all the
by ashtube 9y ago
100% this. Break down the tasks into smaller and smaller chunks, use an app like Todoist to track it. So create a project for each major task, and have all the todo's inside that project. You'll feel achievement as you complete each small task, and within no time you'll find you have completed the project, AKA, one big task.
- nottorp 9y agoI still use paper :)
- tigerwash 9y ago+1 for Todoist. It's awesome to structure tasks into more and more subtasks.
- taneq 9y agoAny recommendations for something like this that's local-only or self-hosted? I've been on the lookout for such a thing for a while but they all seem to be SaaS web app type things.
- zingmars 9y agoI just keep a text file around that I sync using NextCloud. From what I've seen self-hosted TODO list solutions are generally pretty bad. I tried OpenTasks[1] on Android using NextCloud's DAV backend, but the app doesn't support proper sub-tasks (subtasks are handled as Markdown text in task's notes). And there doesn't seem to be any good Desktop app that that I found that works well (or is cross-platform) either. [1] https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.dmfs.tasks&hl=en https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.dmfs.tasks...
- pyrophane 9y agoI use index cards and a pen! I like to have something that is physically in front of me all the time. It works great.
- hypertexthero 9y agoPaper and pen or pencil or crayon or chalk on paper. Preferably with some color. Our senses of touch, smell and sound are important and inspiring.
- johnx123-up 9y agoProbably http://restya.com/board http://restya.com/board ? In some aspects like offline sync and list view, it is better than Trello
- davidjnelson 9y agoHow would you compare Todoist to Trello? Would you recommend switching?
- arbie 9y agoI think they serve orthogonal purposes (task-tracking vs Kanban project management). There is heavy overlap between them, and you can certainly use one over the other, but their original intent is clear.
- ashtube 9y agoWhat arbie said. Todoist is great for a Todo/task management software, and I use Trello more in a business environment to visually see an overview of current projects and track next steps.