Comments on: My Father’s Take On Getting Stuff Done: 3 “Opened” Projects

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How to Add Structure to an Idea-Packed Day | LifeDev — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:24:35 +0000

[...] idea is unsustainable. Yes, it’s important to have some elbow room with how we work, like the 3 opened project method. So here’s how I walk the fine line of working in a structured manner, while at the same time [...]

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By: Kevin Cardinale

Kevin Cardinale — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:19:05 +0000

Love it! I usually do this with books XD!

By: Kevin Cardinale

Kevin Cardinale — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:19:05 +0000

Love it! I usually do this with books XD!

By: Increase Productivity with the 3 Open Project Method [Time Management]

Increase Productivity with the 3 Open Project Method [Time Management] — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:17:31 +0000

[...] they do get distracted it’s by another relevant project and not a time sink. Photo by Flik. My Father’s Take On Getting Stuff Done: 3 “Opened” Projects [...]

By: cuan

cuan — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 11:52:42 +0000

totaly agree…i have been doing things this way for years…tend to run a few more projects then 3….

By: IT catcher » Blog Archive » Increase Productivity with the 3 Open Project Method [Time Management]

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 11:24:10 +0000

[...] when they do get distracted it’s by another relevant project and not a time sink. Photo by Flik. My Father’s Take On Getting Stuff Done: 3 “Opened” Projects [LifeDev] Tags: Distractions, Getting Things Done, Time management | January 3rd, 2009 | [...]

By: jdukr

jdukr — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 08:28:02 +0000

I do this. And, i work to do multiple tasks in an effective and also somewhat systematic manner. It helps if you are project driven and working through the actual “next step” on a mission critical path. That way you can hop around from project to project and know what must come next to effectively meet goals, deadlines and expectations of others (and yourself!) it appears, at least, that the apple doesn't fall far… :)

By: Coldice4678 Aka JRameau

Coldice4678 Aka JRameau — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 07:21:47 +0000

I am exactly this way, I can concentrate on one project, I get bored and rather spend my time watching tv. In all respect to my procrastination, if the stacks are low, I put less effort in completing a task, and if I have to finish more then one project at a given time, there is a better odd I will not let my mind be distracted and I will complete everything efficiently.

I don't consider it multitasking, some times some projects have wait until your mind or body is ready to complete them, and you can work on another project will you are transitioning.

Plus with web design and building, working on multiple sites in parallel are key to finishing the tedious initial steps to getting a site up a running, especially with CMS driven sites, where the same issues apply across the board to all sites.

By: mamapadawan

mamapadawan — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:13:11 +0000

work for me? I do that too! It's the only way the painful projects get ANY work done on them, and when I can't take it anymore, I just pop to another project.
THANK GOD I'm not the only one that does this – I'm not weird! :-D