Todos don't work because they suck at helping people plan and focus on what really matters. I like some of the concepts taught in the 7 habits of highly effect

Todos don't work because they suck at helping people plan and focus on what really matters. I like some of the concepts taught in the 7 habits of highly effective, like: - Instead of a todo list, use a weekly planner to get a higher level of perspective on your planning and achievements. - List all your areas of responsibilities (husband, friend, brother, etc...) and set goals to make progress in these areas every week. This helps you lead a balanced life. No area go neglected for too long (like it is easy to do when you obsess over your business) - Schedule the tasks that help you make progress towards your goals in your calendar, to prevent other less important things to get in the way. (First Things First) I believe that some people on HN would benefit from the tool I developed http://weekplan.net http://weekplan.net which tries to use software to encourage a better planning behaviour. Please check it out if you are looking for an alternative to todolists or your own brain (please stop thinking you are ok with keeping it in your head. The day you dump everything you have got in your head into a system you trust, you will feel the relief and will never come back. Without a good external system to store your tasks, your brain is constantly reminding of what you need to do, and this is a waste).