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Using RTM Notes as mini tasks

hiddennook says:
I'm in the process of starting up another blog, a process that is easier said than done.

While I could always make a zillion tasks, or a list compiling everything I need to do to complete the site (creating a loge, modifying the theme, installing a quadrillion plugins, submitting the site to Google and Bing, connecting it to Twitter and FeedBurner, etc.) I find that putting them all under "one task" makes it easier to manage, as well as keeps me from feeling overwhelmed by the number "to do's" that appear in RTM.

Basically I create a a task (Title: Launch Blog), then I create various notes about what I need to accomplish, as well as details on plugins I need to install along with the appropiate API keys (geek speak for passwords to use the plugins).

As I complete each mini task, I delete the note, and if I need to add anything extra (like double check affiliate links and ads), then I can insert within the task.

Once I complete every mini-task, I mark the whole thing as complete on RTM!

I also use this tip for repetitive tasks that have a lot of mini-details (like work, house keeping and taxes), which helps me make sure I finish everything I need to (as well as keeping it simple and centralized).

That's my tip, does anyone have any others?
Posted at 3:59am on April 14, 2010
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