Getting Things Done Explained for Students - Getting Things Done - Lifehacker - 0 views
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turn everything into an action
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Bruce Vigneault on 12 Aug 09This is a must. The action should describe the behavior that needs to be done.
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Bruce Vigneault on 12 Aug 09Also, specify 'when' and 'where' this action will take place.
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Way too many students think of an agenda or a planner as synonymous with a to-do list. It doesn't make any sense to write a new assignment down on a planner under a date—that's deadline-oriented thinking that just begs for procrastination.
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if you miss your inbox for a day, that means you won't see it until the day after, which is when it's due
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Instead, just reserve some time on your calendar to get the work done every week; right after class is actually remarkably efficient, but there's nothing wrong with just scheduling an hour right before your class to hammer out the work.