One of the most important tools that I use to get things done is the all important to-do list. I do not keep the to-do list on a computer or on my phone. I keep the to-do list in a plain old notebook. My to-do notebook has notes from projects, meetings, or things that I might be researching. That notebook is a peek into my daily life. I look back on my daily notes to ascertain what I did the month before for any number of status reports that I complete at the end of the month.
What made me think about the humble to-do list was an article I read today. This article talks about the Getting Things Done productivity system or the "GTD." I found it interesting. Here is the link:
