Getting Shit Done

GETTINGTHINGSshitDONEPatrick Haney@notasausage

MY NAME ISPATRICKAnd I’m a procrastinator.

2 TYPES OFPROCRASTINATORSThose that don’t want to do somethingThose that are easily distracted

2 TYPES OFPROCRASTINATORSThose that don’t want to do somethingThose that are easily distractedOooh! Something shiny!

I WORK AT LITMUSWe’re right across the street.

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http://youtu.be/_cZC67wXUTs

THE INTERNET ISDISTRACTINGHey, stop staring at your computer.

The problem with constant inspiration isthat youre always distracted.- Rogie King, on the Twitters http://twitter.com/rogie/status/162542504636461057

BUT IT HAS A LOT OFCOOL STUFFSome good, some bad.

A LIST APART• Demos, examples, techniques, writing http://www.alistapart.com/articles/reigniting-your-creative-spark/

http://freeuikits.com

http://onehourpersecond.com

AN OVERVIEW OFTHIS TALKStay focusedFind your (work)flowStay organizedGet some helpCall it a day

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Create a system of productivity to clearthe mind of stress

THE GOALS OFGETTING THINGS DONECapture anything and everythingDefine actionable thingsOrganize information

http://www.43folders.com/2004/09/08/getting-started-with-getting-things-done

http://inboxzero.com

GTD enables greater performance,capacity and innovation. It alleviates thefeeling of overwhelm, instilling focus,clarity and confidence.GTD will attract members of the oppositesex, make you wealthy, and improve yourphysical appearance.

GTD enables greater performance,capacity and innovation. It alleviates thefeeling of overwhelm, instilling focus,clarity and confidence.GTD will attract members of the oppositesex, make you wealthy, and improve yourphysical appearance. I made this up.

STAY FOCUSEDHave a planStart unitaskingCapture and return

THE 3 R’SRecordRemindReturn

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UNITASKINGLet’s focus, people.

TRENT WALTON http://trentwalton.com/2011/09/20/unitasking/

http://www.pomodorotechnique.com

DISABLEDISTRACTIONSHide windows you don’t needTurn off email notificationsIgnore Twitter and Facebook

SPIRITED AWAYShhh. He’s watching us... http://drikin.com/2010/11/spirited-away.html

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USE FULL SCREENTOOLSOmmwriteriA WriterFull screen mode in OS X Lion

http://www.ommwriter.com

CAPTURE & RETURNQuickly captureStay on taskTake care of it later

http://instapaper.com

SIMPLENOTE• Notes and to-dos http://simplenoteapp.com

WREN• Schedule tweets for later http://wrenapp.com

http://www.realmacsoftware.com/clear/

MEETINGS SUCKAm I right? Yes, I am.

LOST PRODUCTIVITY1 person = 1 hour 3 people = 3 hours

MAKE MEETINGSMEANINGFULHave an agendaStay on trackTake notes

FIND YOUR(WORK)FLOWChoose your toolsCreate a workflowStick with it

USE WHAT WORKSDon’t change tools without a good reason.

TEXTMATE• My tool of choice

ESPRESSO• And many, many others http://macrabbit.com/espresso/

SHIT I GOTTA FUCKING GET DONE• Notepads http://shop.coolmaterial.com/products/to-do-notebooks-2pk

AVOID THELEARNING CURVEYou could’ve been getting shit done.

HEY YOU. YOURWORKFLOW SUCKS.Stop worrying about the tools.

We shape our tools and afterwards ourtools shape us.- Marshall McLuhan

STAY ORGANIZEDFind a system that worksFile shit awayKeep your shit tidy

http://www.realmacsoftware.com/littlesnapper/

OWN YOUR EMAILDon’t let it own you.

AVOID “FOMO”Fear of Missing Out

KEEP IT CLEANYour workspace should reflect your system.

GET SOME HELPReduce your own workloadPay someone if necessaryDo the work you enjoy

REDUCE YOURCOGNITIVE LOADComputers are good at that shit.

CALCULATOR• We don’t do math by hand, even though we could http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickgage/3736249034/

FLIGHT SEARCH• We don’t check every airline to compare prices http://kayak.com

DON’T DO SHIT YOUDON’T ENJOYStay happy, stay focusedHire someone to do the shit work

Being rich is having money. Being wealthyis having time.- Margaret Bonnano

SPEND MONEY TOMAKE MONEYIt makes sense, I swear.

HIRE THE HELPGet an accountantKeep a lawyer aroundPay someone to copyeditAnd to do other tasks

http://taskrabbit.com

http://sean-graham.com/2010/11/09/my-backup-strategy/

CALL IT A DAYKeep regular hoursLeave work at workGet out of the office

KEEP WORKAT WORKDon’t take that shit home with you.

Working more doesn’t mean you caremore or get more done. It just means youwork more.- Jason Fried, Rework

http://www.flickr.com/photos/astro-dudes/5525592622/

DROP EVERYTHINGNot literally of course.

GET A LIFEWork to live, not the other way around.

THANK YOUPatrick HaneyLead Designer at Litmuspatrick@litmus.com@notasausage

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Getting Shit Done

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