My productivity app is a never-ending .txt file (2022)
2 days ago
- #productivity
- #time-management
- #organization
- Jeff Huang has been using a single text file as his main productivity system for 14 years.
- He integrates his calendar with his text file, scheduling even non-fixed tasks to manage future plans.
- Every night, he transfers the next day's calendar items to his text file to create a daily todo list.
- The text file serves as a comprehensive record of completed tasks, meeting notes, and ideas.
- He uses consistent writing styles and tags (e.g., #idea, #annual) for easy searching and organization.
- Email management involves a simple flagging system (Red, Orange, Yellow) to prioritize tasks.
- His system allows for easy tracking of daily accomplishments and future tasks without overwhelming lists.
- The flexibility of a text file enables quick updates, searches, and statistical calculations.
- He emphasizes controlling workload by adjusting future commitments and reducing unnecessary tasks.