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I send myself tasks via email

There are quite a few reasons why I think this is a good solution:

  • First, it's great for all the same reasons why keeping your notes in email is a good idea
  • My ToDo is kept in the same tool that I use and stare at all day every day
  • It's possible and easy to collaborate on a task with someone
  • Once the task is done, I am able to archive it with all the context and metadata intact

What does this process actually look like?

  • When I have a task to add to the list, I send myself an email with the subject [task] XXX
  • This adds it to my inbox and it remains there until it gets done
  • If the tasks is complex, I can reply to my own email with notes on my progress
  • Archive the task once it's done
email_tasks.txt · Last modified: by rod