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Episode 63 - The final episode in our kind of 'trilogy' on using Todoist. We briefly explore how to use Todoist at an advanced level. We also share great disciplines for managing tasks regardless of whether you use paper, Todoist or something else. Look at all this stuff we covered: We meet Theresa - she's a 'Level 3' kind of personSharing files - so others can help you on the projectFilters - to keep track of everythingNeedless references to Findus Crispy Pancakes AGAINThe 'Teams Plan' on todoistSummarising Level 1 - The things Wanda might do:Simple to-do listsShopping ListsSummarising Level 2 - What Emma could use it for:ProjectsActionsRecurring tasksLabelsPrioritisingKarmaGamificationProductivitySummarising Level 3 - The sophisticated stuff for Theresa:Sharing filesUploading filesComplex projectsAssigning tasksUsing Slack and DropboxFilters to manage it allWhether you use todoist or not - our Ten Task Managing Take-Aways:Capture things well - either in a notebook, on paper, or electronicallyKeep a master list of ALL your tasks somewhereReview it regularly once a week moving things from your master list to places where you will come across them when you need to on an app, a calendar or a diaryUse 'Projects' if something has 2 or more actionsFor each action, write it down starting with the verb (the action word) e.g. "Write the..." "Call..." "List..."Group tasks together by contexts - where you will do themCarry out the tasks in batches - do similar things together (phone calls, check e-mails, brain dead stuff, focus stuff etc.)Keep a record of what you've done and reflect at the end of the dayReview what you've got for the next day - plan to do the task you enjoy LEAST firstPlan the good stuff in too - don't assume it will just happen The resource and links to find out more Real people doing real things with todoistUploading files in todoistUsing SlackDavid Allen on projectsWhy using 'contexts' is a good ideaThe benefits of journaling and reflecting at the end of each dayEating the frog As always, we're really grateful for your help in supporting this podcast. To do this you can: You could buy me a coffee (that would be nice!)Rate or subscribe on apple podcasts by going here - apple podcastsContact us on Twitter - we are @sharppodcast hereConnect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sharppodcast/Share with at us on Instagram - here Post comments on the website. This link will take you to the home page, and then you can go onto the episode you'd like to comment on here Thanks EVER SO MUCH for listening. If we help you to BE BETTER at what you do, then it's all been worth it!