Thanks for sharing this. The method is appealing in its simplicity, but the subtle challenges arise when the person focusing on these 6 priorities is working interdependently with others. S/he may require input from others or may be helping others. If that's the case, it may make sense to work on priority two or three while one awaits feedback on a draft of a section of priority one, for example, before completing it. Or there may be pressing incoming communication whose response is more valuable sooner than later in a collaborative environment — i.e. a colleague asks for quick feedback on something they have to finish that day. So while in theory the simplicity is appealing, the challenges in implementation of a method like this one may benefit from additional nuance in addressing how this works in modern collaborative work situations.
I am writing about another method addressing this issue and I am posting it this week.
Ivy Lee method is not forcing you to do all 6 tasks on the same day and it allows the task to carry over to the next day.
This method focuses on doing the task in the list that is ordered the previous night. This is just to avoid distractions and give you good amount of confidence to achieve the goal for that day. Motivation.
The new method will address this issue. Stay tuned for it.
I said little discipline is enough to stick with the list or follow the list by doing tasks one by one. I said little discipline is enough because all you need to do is not any other task interfere i your flow until you complete the list.
We are going to work anyway and we are working everyday. Most of the people lacks the discipline to do their priority tasks first.
For me all I need to do is hide all other tasks from my task list and keep only the 6 target tasks for the day. Until I do all of them other new coming tasks either go to inbox or the other list.
I thought it is difficult to focus only on those selected 6 tasks as my schedule is constantly interrupted and new errands were added while I was working on the list.
But it was surprisingly easy and all I need is a little discipline. That means little willpower is enough to keep you focused and not get distracted if you know the priorities of the day and it is right in front of you as an achievable list.
For me, Discipline is following the rules strictly that you set yourself or agree to follow without any external threat or motivation.
Hope that clarifies your doubt. I wrote about this clearly in my next article.
Thanks for sharing this. The method is appealing in its simplicity, but the subtle challenges arise when the person focusing on these 6 priorities is working interdependently with others. S/he may require input from others or may be helping others. If that's the case, it may make sense to work on priority two or three while one awaits feedback on a draft of a section of priority one, for example, before completing it. Or there may be pressing incoming communication whose response is more valuable sooner than later in a collaborative environment — i.e. a colleague asks for quick feedback on something they have to finish that day. So while in theory the simplicity is appealing, the challenges in implementation of a method like this one may benefit from additional nuance in addressing how this works in modern collaborative work situations.
Thanks for replying.
I am writing about another method addressing this issue and I am posting it this week.
Ivy Lee method is not forcing you to do all 6 tasks on the same day and it allows the task to carry over to the next day.
This method focuses on doing the task in the list that is ordered the previous night. This is just to avoid distractions and give you good amount of confidence to achieve the goal for that day. Motivation.
The new method will address this issue. Stay tuned for it.
Really thanks for posting your opinion.
I've read this before but you've presented it very effectively.
Thanks a ton!
You are totally total and the master of all masters. :-)
However, this point is not completely clear:
"Little discipline and commitment to work through the list for the day. " [#2]
Do you mean you must have the discipline and commitment to work through the list for the day
OR
it needs very little discipline?
(I think you need the former. The "little" is a little misleading.)
Sorry for nitpicking.
I'm looking forward to reading your 20 reasons in the next issue.
Many smiles and much metta,
Rohi
Hi Rohi.
Thanks for the appreciation.
I said little discipline is enough to stick with the list or follow the list by doing tasks one by one. I said little discipline is enough because all you need to do is not any other task interfere i your flow until you complete the list.
We are going to work anyway and we are working everyday. Most of the people lacks the discipline to do their priority tasks first.
For me all I need to do is hide all other tasks from my task list and keep only the 6 target tasks for the day. Until I do all of them other new coming tasks either go to inbox or the other list.
I thought it is difficult to focus only on those selected 6 tasks as my schedule is constantly interrupted and new errands were added while I was working on the list.
But it was surprisingly easy and all I need is a little discipline. That means little willpower is enough to keep you focused and not get distracted if you know the priorities of the day and it is right in front of you as an achievable list.
For me, Discipline is following the rules strictly that you set yourself or agree to follow without any external threat or motivation.
Hope that clarifies your doubt. I wrote about this clearly in my next article.
Thanks again for asking this. Cheers.