You’re an Overwhelmed, Flighty Space Cadet. Here’s Why

Today I’d like to talk about productivity hacks and tips that I have come across over the years. If you do not know already, I am a big productivity geek. I subscribe to the philosophy of Getting Things Done (GTD) by David Allen. I have read countless things from Merlin Mann and other prominent productivity experts coming across a lot of things over the years.

I’d like to talk about something that is extremely important to getting things done. That is showing how you can be reliable and you’re going to do the things you say you’re going to do. Let’s say you are in a meeting and a lot of things are being discussed. So, let’s say Suzie says, “Can you do this Adam?” You say yes, but do nothing. You think that you will make a mental note and complete the project later. You are well-intentioned, but you are asked something after the meeting by someone else and you quickly forget to do what was originally asked by Suzie. Phone calls, emails, etc. come in and by the time the day is over, you go home and have forgotten to do what was needed by Suzie.

Suzie will have to follow up with you and then you remember that you haven’t completed the project. This means that you become one of those flighty people that others will not look upon you positively for. They’ll slowly begin to realize they can’t rely on you to complete projects…