KGTD
I’ve hit a point where I can no longer keep all my to-dos in my head. I tried a few different strategies, but I finally found something that works for me. KGTD is short for Kinkless Getting Things Done. It’s a “bunch of scripts” for OmniOutliner Pro, and it’s fantastic for keeping track of all the little things that I need to do for work, and private life.
The Idea of KGTD came from a book with a huge cult following called “Getting Things Done”. The concept being that if everything you need to do in your life is broken into very small tasks, then grouped in to projects, you are always moving closer to your goal. You’re in a continual state of accomplishment. Tasks are supposed to be small, and easily accomplished in a minimum of time. Tasks that take a long time should be broken into smaller tasks and grouped as a project. Pretty simple idea, and it seems to work for many people.
While I don’t subscribe to the whole GTD scheme, I have found that KGTD helps me manage my tasks. It allows my brain to concentrate on more important things than merely keeping track of all the things I need to do. It also integrates into Apple’s iCal calendaring application. Because of this, it also has iPod integration, so I have my to-dos with me whenever I have my iPod (and that would be all the time). It makes my life easier, and that’s why I consider it part of my toolbox.