Comments on: Top 3 Productivity Pitfalls Disguised as Work-Boosting Tools

By: P.S. Jones @Diary of A Mad Freelancer

P.S. Jones @Diary of A Mad Freelancer — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 14:35:27 +0000

I am a workaholic by nature but it doesn’t help that I really just love what I do. But I recently stopped working on weekends for the exact reasons you explained. And now, I feel like I’m getting more done and have time for things other than work.

By: Royale Scuderi

Royale Scuderi — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 13:24:24 +0000

I agree completely. It’s harder sometimes to get work done, because of all of the communication devices, tools and technologies available to us. Sometimes I find myself spending more time on planning than doing…

By: Ajeva

Ajeva — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 09:13:27 +0000

You’ve got everything right here and I can’t stop laughing at the last item. I’d say I’m guilty of trying to make a long list so absurd that it’s already taking a lot of my time when I should be working on the items instead. I think that a productive worker means getting more out of your work life – more money, more passion on what you do and more freedom on what you love most. Simple.

By: Deborah Fike

Deborah Fike — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 22:40:20 +0000

I agree that putting routine tasks on a list (i.e. check your e-mail!) can be extremely redundant. However, the majority of my work day is filled with non-routine tasks. Most people who work in project-oriented jobs find that their tasks change with the project, and that’s where the GTD tools really shine.