Hey Scott, For 2017 and 2018, I was a Todoist fanatic. I followed Carl Pullein's teaching on how to use it and boy did I use it. I love the organizational aspect of the clean method of listing projects and their tasks under them and integrating with Google Calendar. It is very clean,...but...I don't want to contradict myself but it is also very cumbersome...and I found myself spending too much time inside it trying to find a better way...trying to formulate a better system. That was frustrating. Then I watched your video on "Why your calendar should be your to do list" and I have never looked back. I had a paid account with Todoist and cancelled it after setting up my google calendar with my tasks. Unbelievable! How much more cleaner and simple is my system now! I use Google Tasks to list my projects with tasks under them and then I will schedule next tasks as needed during my reviews. THank you for making sense. It is a wonderful tool but I have chosen a simpler system. Thanks for all you do, Ryan S
@Simpletivity
5 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome, Ryan. Thanks so much for sharing your experience!
@DreamPlanCreate
5 жыл бұрын
So I guess I need to play with it a little bit more, but I would like to know a little bit more about how you use the calendar system. I have to watch multiple videos on time blocking using your calendar and putting things like your task on the calendar. I can see that as being useful but I get frustrated because my day never goes according to my calendar. I do like the idea of putting the task on the Google Calendar, but I can't see them on the calendar on my mobile Google calendar app and that is a little frustrating.
@RyanSparkmandbf1984
5 жыл бұрын
@@DreamPlanCreate I understand the same frustration of Google tasks only being on the task app on our phone. I create an all day event for all recurring tasks and nonproject related tasks. I can put a notification in each task if I need one at a specific time during that day. Then when I complete the task, I change the color to graphite, a gray color. That way I can see my completed tasks easily and if I have to I can move a task to another day. They are all there on my Google calendar. I like that.
@DreamPlanCreate
5 жыл бұрын
@@RyanSparkmandbf1984 Thanks! I went back in and looked at it again and actually added a task as an all day event. I may just give that a try and see how it works. Since I carry my phone with me all the time (my mom's health is not good right now), it would allow me to see my tasks when I am out and about and am not able to have my planner in front of me. I like the thought of changing the color afterwards to graphite. Thanks for sharing. I appreciate it!
@aprildriggers3000
5 жыл бұрын
I know at one point google Tasks were in beta testing and then it was removed... guess they've updated it? I did enjoy the beta version way back when....
@daviddoget1773
5 жыл бұрын
Scott, one of my mentors said manage by results, not process. My advice to everyone, use the tool that works for you.
@superAweber
4 жыл бұрын
I like this saying very much!
@SantiYounger
2 жыл бұрын
thanks, but I don't think I get the phrase, what does that mean?
@YtoRetry
2 жыл бұрын
That's really interesting. There are a lot of great leaders who say the opposite. Focus on process and the results will come. Especially in sports
@elgabenedicta
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Scott, just like you, I don't use any particular *to do list apps* I mostly do all of my planning on *Google Calendar* , *Google Task* and sometimes *Keep Notes* I do use *Trello* for planning/managing bigger projects and that's it. I find it easy, simple, quick and no distractions for me to customize every single thing. At the end of the day, the DOING the task part is the most important thing for me.
@gramoscitruscollege1799
5 жыл бұрын
I just want to clarify that you *can* add labels & priorities, etc. to a Todoist task via Calendar. Click on the task, edit it the way you would do in Todoist (example add "@Daily" to add the label Daily to your task in Todoist), & then save. The change will sync to Todoist.
@Simpletivity
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@colinwendt9992
3 жыл бұрын
I think you highlight some good points, especially the one about having a productivity system in multiple tools. I can't tell you how many times I've made a list of to-dos in an app only to never look at it again. My calendar however is something I reference daily, so maybe I try your system. This is probably why bullet journaling is so popular, serving multiple purposes and being a natural part of a daily routine.
@Simpletivity
3 жыл бұрын
Great insights, Colin. Thanks for sharing!
@lewisbarham
4 жыл бұрын
I love the simplicity and project management features of Todoist plus the Premium features are great for optimising workflow. I put all my thoughts into my Inbox and sort them intermittently throughout the day into my projects e.g. General, Personal Admin, Business Admin, Operations etc. The scheduling features are great, I don't use the prioritisation much but the comments and calendar sync is really useful to visually see your week in realtime.
@Simpletivity
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@Niconelli12
3 жыл бұрын
Ironically, this video produced the opposite effect: now I want to use Todoist. Of course, this comment will be totally subjective. 1- Calendars in the main view? Personally, I don't like that, it's quite overwhelming. I prefer to keep things separate. 2- Features with good built-in AI? Sorry, but in what universe or dimension is it a disadvantage? They are recommendation models, based on both personal and collective statistics of the users... no one is spying on you or storing personal information. 3- Do you have an exclusive button to move a task to the future? That is fantastic!! Making it difficult to send tasks to the future I do not think it influences what you mentioned, it would only generate a worse User Experience. I am a professional procrastinator unfortunately and even if I did even handwritten notes, that will not make me not move the notes for tomorrow, and I must solve it by improving my productivity, one less button will not change this. Well, that's my opinion.
@ServantStatusMinistries
4 жыл бұрын
I love the Todoist and google calendar integration. I think easily deferring tasks is easier for when you have tasks that are not priority but you want to get it done someday but don’t want to waste time planning a type C, D or quadrant 3 task. Also I’m more visual. I need to see all of what I have assigned in blocked form in google calendar but at the same time when I don’t need that visual overhead and just need to insert quick tasks in priority folders Todoist is the quickest way to enter everything in the system and easier to jump straight to whatever priority tasks you need. For random calendar inserting I don’t think Todoist is needed but I have multiple projects on top of personal life to juggle and while google calendar has it to where you can make separate calendars for each theme it still doesn’t function well with organization of given tasks or when you want to sit and plan a date and time before entering it in the calendar.
@Simpletivity
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your input and feedback!
@ServantStatusMinistries
4 жыл бұрын
Simpletivity yes and thank you for the video I enjoy seeing how others work.
@keepingtdream
4 жыл бұрын
@@ServantStatusMinistries Me too. I wish @Simpletivity makes a review of any.do
@macky2green
5 жыл бұрын
*_Very good point. Thank you very much for sharing. Only after watching this video did I realize that this was already my routine._* Another general issue with technology is that there are *so many choices* that we don't know what to use anymore. I think it's good to stick to the Google ecosystem if that is where you have invested your data in. Or Microsoft's, or others. Just my two cents.
@Simpletivity
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the insight, Mark.
@keepproductive
5 жыл бұрын
Good overview Scott! Not for everyone...
@Simpletivity
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, Francesco.
@JohanTualomboG
3 жыл бұрын
I love both channels!
@TailRecursive
5 жыл бұрын
The amount of Productivity apps that I use is big (almost 10), with almost all of them having the same functionality...
@christiandevos9468
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Scott, best wishes for 2019. I like to follow your videos. And I'm in favour of 'simpletivity' when it means 'keep it simple'. So I don't like to have too much apps and the Google calendar itself helps me enough. Every task is a daily event, where I can store links, reminders, photo's, comments... Once the task is done I delete it. When it is a recurrent task that is done one day, I delete the event of that day. It remains on the other days. So I don't use Todoist, Trello, Tasks, Keep ... as my to-do list. I have everything in my Google calendar, even my journal (therefore I put comments and attachements in my events). And everything is searchable. Greetings from Belgium.
@Simpletivity
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your feedback, Christian. I always love hearing how others are using just a few tools for so much.
@hammockmonk
4 жыл бұрын
I just wanted to commend you on the audio in your video. Really great quality and your voice is fantastic!
@Ripeka.koperu
4 жыл бұрын
I actually love the rescheduling feature haha. Because I set times for my tasks, I wish I could bump things to the afternoon or in hour blocks. when I use the rescheduling feature, it’s typically to amend when to send an email, and I’m waiting for minutes or apologies for meetings etc.
@Simpletivity
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing your feedback, Rebecca.
@lindadslade1799
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Scott, I agree with your ideals. If I ever make a 'To Do List', of things I need to do, it becomes overwhelming, leading to procrastination. However if I have to go out and know I have a number of tasks to do, I make a list in memos on my phone...as a memory jogger/don't forget/streamline route taken. Psychologically, it is instantly doable/done..
@Simpletivity
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching and sharing your input, Linda.
@mister_i_want
3 жыл бұрын
Todoist has changed a lot since this video was uploaded, maybe a new insight might be good to see if it's worth it
@mdsnederland
5 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking of switching to Notion. Using Todoist and Evernote now, but in fact I can do most of the things in Notion. One system for all your business. Notion is growing better and better. They have also a webclipper on their roadmap!
@Simpletivity
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, Notion is very attractive for this reason. Thanks for sharing!
@AprilWelch
5 жыл бұрын
This is what I've changed everything over to - there is definitely a learning curve, but totally worth it :-)
@chitsb
4 жыл бұрын
“Call mom and tell her you love her.” “Read article on cute kitty cats.” Boy I needed to laugh 😂
@Simpletivity
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed these little fun things I throw in from time to time.
@haines96
3 жыл бұрын
Scott, one thing I appreciate about your videos is you often speak to principles of priductivity and not as married to apps. One of my favourite videos was your daily prioritization video that was just pen and paper. This is helpful because it makes the advice much more broadly applicable. I am a heavy todist user but have tried a lot of other apps and made some of them my primary app for several months at a time and the key takeaway is NOT that one system "won out" but that the shortcomings were usually in my behaviour... actually using the tool, sticking with it, etc., not the tool itself. So talking about drawbacks of one app or another is fair game, especcially when you tie it to a principle you think is of value to highlight. For me I am using todoist and its exellent calendar sync so I can manage in calendar view, and the drawback you mentioned (of switching apps) is acceptable. For me, ToDoist holds my everything, and only key tasks or tasks that are in next 2 weeks get dates and sync to calendar. What I find missing (or poorly implemented) is the ability to estimate a duration on a task. I would like to have duration as an attribute and then (later) then a start time is assigned, have the duration come through in the calendar, for time blocking.
@richardwalter8988
5 жыл бұрын
All well and good until you need to have multiple projects with multiple participants. I love Todoist because it is really simple to collaborate with my teammates and to see exactly where they are at any given point in time.
@Simpletivity
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your feedback, Richard.
@mzatmaca
3 жыл бұрын
I use Todoist mostly because, unlike the other apps, it allows to create subtask in subtask in a subtask... like taskception. The 2nd reason is 2 way sync with Google Calendar. even though it is not crucial for me as the features above, I like The Karma feature too. It help me stay more motivated. If I ever stop using Todoist, It would be most likely because of if the fact that I couldn't add notes or tags for free
@dudleyrosenblatt2902
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Scott, indeed it makes more sense to use Tasks, Reminders and even Keep as productivity apps, once your calendar Is your main dashboard when managing your workflow. You have everything integrated in in one screen. Although they are not perfect, it makes it much simple to have everything within the Gsuite environment. Thanks for helping us with your videos. I really enjoy them .
@Simpletivity
5 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome, Dudley. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
@VuthyVa
5 жыл бұрын
I use only Google tasks, events n reminders. More app, more headache
@Simpletivity
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@suzannedawson4120
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I am looking for a calendar in which I can see my tasks right along side my daily appointments. There are so many out there! I really don’t want waist an entire week or two trying out the different apps. I’d like to simply make a decisions and then stick to it. Suggestions please.... anybody
@joejoejoe9561
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Scott, thank you so much for your video. I just started trying to find a better way to organize myself. I just started to use Notion a couple of days ago. I found your video looking for another app to change my fatty lifestyle. I was trying to find like a diary app to register the time I ran, the sleep hours and the food I ate. God, there are a lot of apps out there! I found an app called Habitica that got me interested. It´s some kind of gaming app designed to help you create habits through games. I will start using both apps: Notion, for college homework and some reminders of tasks; and Habitica to change to a healthier lifestyle. I hope these apps have what I need. I just subscribed to your channel. Looking forward to seeing more videos!
@Simpletivity
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for subscribing and sharing this great info!
@matthewsjardine
4 жыл бұрын
I really like almost everything about Todoist, but do not like the schedule vs reminder discrepancy. You can schedule something and not get reminded. It adds complexity to the process and has lead to me missing tasks in the past.
@Simpletivity
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts, Matthew.
@anmive
5 жыл бұрын
I have to add that you can also use Microsoft home launcher on your phone - this with the widgets google calendar includes make my life a thousand times better
@SteveDaleExSeed
5 жыл бұрын
I used to use it and loved it. Then I made the decision to become email-centric. This decision changed my business. That was 4 years ago. Today I use "email me" on my phone to send to do it's to my email and I handle them when I'm at my computer. I switched my crm from 1page crm to outlook contact manager. This also has saved me time. I was driving myself crazy with daily task and follow-ups. A few weeks ago I decided to go old school and use a paper notepad. LOVE IT. I offer online services to over 120 ongoing clients. Efficiency is very important to me. I have teams in 2 states and have to direct everybody. My business is truly mobile. I can go travel and still work from my laptop.
@shman2000
5 жыл бұрын
I'm working with my team on Taskeo. It's still in beta but I would love to hear your opinion.
@SteveDaleExSeed
5 жыл бұрын
@@shman2000 Thanks, I'll check it out.
@Kamaropoulos
5 жыл бұрын
On the task about cats, the reason it suggests moving it for tomorrow is because it's already planned for today. So having a button for today there while it's already planned for today doesn't make much sense. "Tomorrow" is the most likely change on the day you would want to do on a task planned for today :P
@Kenulphus
5 жыл бұрын
I had Todoist a couple of years, then tried a dozen other todo-apps and Ticktick paid version is the one for me. Especially its integrated calendar is the big plus compared to other apps.
@Simpletivity
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience and recommendation.
@dmahadeo
5 жыл бұрын
Maybe, but Google Tasks doesn't show up in Google Calendar on Android. Don't understand why this was not integrated. It only shows up on the PC and not on the Calendar App for my Android devices. That is in fact what sent me looking for a Task Manager that integrates with Google Calendar and stumbled upon Todoist which I guess I am going to test soon enough
@santiago2950
4 жыл бұрын
Todoist now has a calendar integrated. Even better than tick tick. Try it out!
@ashtongrist
3 жыл бұрын
I've been using todoist for 3 years and I still can't use it. I hunt around forever and am now stuck currently trying to add subtasks. It has no desktop widget either.
@atulgaurnet
5 жыл бұрын
Did not find any strong justification for not using Todoist.
@Simpletivity
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your feedback, Atul.
@accentontheoff
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Scott, is there a calendar app with some kind of todo list thing built in. Fantastical is excellent but a tad expensive (for me) so, anything else? I so agree with this approach. So far I find TeuxDeux to be the best candidate.
@Slider2k
5 жыл бұрын
Since recently Google have improved integration with their Tasks, there is less reason to use 3rd party to-do apps.
@santiago2950
4 жыл бұрын
but that system is quite simple. There are users that we need something more powerful :)
@thestereokid6073
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. I'm not a micromanaged person whos got my life in order so I'm looking for ways to have more visibility around the things that I need to remember daily. I was considering todoist, but I think I'm going to try and get by on the google calendar since it's free and I'm already integrated.
@Simpletivity
3 жыл бұрын
Best of luck! Thanks for sharing your feedback.
@hsjacobus
5 жыл бұрын
Sticking to gsuite is free. Todoist costs to get all the bells and whistles. Reminders from other gsuite tools are lumped together and don't say what they are unless clicked on. Repeating tasks and the ability to check them off was probably the biggest plus in todoist, but not worth switching back and forth for me. Lists in gkeep can be checked off and remain available to be unchecked or see as completed and also can be integrated with gdocs for further editing or printing. Still looking for ways to make everything work, but stay streamlined within gsuite. No more evernote or todoist. Gsuite at least works together and again it works together for free.
@jeffbrown8821
5 жыл бұрын
Suelynn Jacobus I’m curious, how are you getting gsuite for free? Last I checked it was $5/mo or $60/year. I have gsuite, Evernote, and Todoist and pay for all. That works for me. But I’d still like gsuite for free! :)
@CiaowebCoUk123
5 жыл бұрын
Jeff Brown Gsuite used to have a free version which was discontinued few years ago. Luckily I joined GS before that change.
@COBOLMan888
5 жыл бұрын
If you primarily use Google Calendar, I would suggest GQueues as a task manager. It fully integrates with Google (Doc, Sheets, etc.) and is very useful. It's not perfect, especially in how it handles overdue tasks, but I have been using it for a few years now and rely on it. Todoist is very good, but the delay in the calendar sync keeps me from even adding it as another calendar.
@santiago2950
4 жыл бұрын
It just takes like five seconds hahaha. If you can't deal with that, you can't deal with anything.
@COBOLMan888
4 жыл бұрын
@@santiago2950 It takes about five seconds now. If you notice, my comment is a year old hahaha. The sync was not as fast then.
@santiago2950
4 жыл бұрын
@@COBOLMan888 You are right. Anyway, you can watch in the video, sync takes like 7 seconds? it doesn't take too much. In conclusion, todoist is much better today than a year ago. Greetings bro!
@COBOLMan888
4 жыл бұрын
@@santiago2950 You are right that Todoist is much better than a year ago. It's a great app and the developers are making it better all the time. Have a great one!
@imsamiurrahman
3 жыл бұрын
I like Todoist but I don't use this app. I use TickTick instead.
@davidlev5
5 жыл бұрын
Why not use fantastical? An app with the same idea you recommend
@Simpletivity
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, Fantastical is a nice looking app, but currently only for Mac/iOS users.
@beatlemaniacs4
3 жыл бұрын
I'm getting ready to walk away from to-do list. They cannot tell me how to permanently increase the font size. It's too hard to read, and I don't want to spend my day squinting at my desktop to do list app.
@ByronWrightJr
3 жыл бұрын
I can understand your point of view for sure. I think if it is just you Google reminders is good. Not everyone needs all of the features that Todoist offers. I’m still trying out Todoist right now, I don’t know which one I am going to use as my main to do list choice yet.
@micnolmadtube
3 жыл бұрын
SO WHAT DID YOU USE INSTEAD?!
@tristen_grant
2 жыл бұрын
He said in the video...
@lusiamalik2827
3 жыл бұрын
I tried Todoist in the past year and then choose Restyaboard as the one that fits my work life.
@Simpletivity
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@AlexanderBassinIam
5 жыл бұрын
I think the reminder shouldn't be a payable feature. I need the reminders and found it as a free feature in Anydo task manager. That is only why I Concider the Anydo as alternative to todoist
@Simpletivity
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this alternative, Alexander.
@hackchinese
4 жыл бұрын
My guess is that the AI choosing new due dates for tasks currently due today and tomorrow is much simpler than you are suggesting: if you plan to change an event that's due today, most likely it's tomorrow. (You wouldn't be clicking that button at all if you wanted to keep it today) Same for tomorrow's task: if you plan to change it, most likely you want to move it one day earlier.
@fatimaf.4322
3 жыл бұрын
Workflowy all the way imo
@robertwhite3503
3 жыл бұрын
I've graduated to CheckVist. Use it to manage tasks, calendar and knowledge base. It doesn't have much in the way of a calendar function (similarly to WF) but can do enough. I like the simplicity of it. Compared to WF it has more keyboard functionality and stores images. I only have few images in my knowledge base but it may have slowed the opening speed of the application (18 seconds for a large outline) but you can split into more than one outline. The product has been around for a long time with no issues and the developer is responsive. The transfer from WF to CheckVist was easy. With images it may be tricky in the other direction. It doesn't have two-factor authentication.
@vivianleenet
3 жыл бұрын
I had been a Todoist supporter since their early days (started using it in 2010). It was the first app I downloaded on my iPhone 4 (oof). I have sung its praises in workshops and seminars. And then Todoist Foundations hit in 2019 and destroyed everything that I loved about Todoist. I LIKED that each task didn't have an annoying pop up details box (looking at you, Wunderlist). If I'm trying to edit the name of a task, I don't need to see its comments and subtasks and attachments and all that. Keyboard shortcuts got more convoluted. The interface got messier. And ultimately, I just felt like it destroyed the simplicity that I liked about Todoist in the first place. It was by no means the ONLY reason why I stopped using Todoist (they had been making questionable decisions for the past several years before that), but Foundations was really the nail in the coffin for me. I ended up going back to Things, which was actually my VERY first to-do list app I had ever used (yep, first app I downloaded on my iPad 1!) but that wasn't scratching the itch either. I'm currently with Teuxdeux and we'll see how long that lasts.
@Simpletivity
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing your feedback and experience, Vivian.
@henrysamuel2646
4 жыл бұрын
I use Restyaboard to organize my to-do list, which is very good.
@JohnHaddad
5 жыл бұрын
Would love to move to one system using GSuite, however, recurring tasks are critical to me. I use Todoist to track when I need to pay bills, be it monthly, quarterly or annually. Also track when I need to invoice clients on a recurring basis. Don't find that using a simple system like Google calendar and tasks works for this.
@Simpletivity
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your feedback on this, John. A CRM system may be a better solution for some of these tasks.
@Shelsight
5 жыл бұрын
Maybe try GQueues, John..? It’s part of the gSuite family and has recurring tasks, sub tasks, and more customization options than gKeep, which is better for quick post-it note type notes or reminders. I use the two together with gCal, plus Notion for longer, more structured note taking.
@ogreenius
5 жыл бұрын
Not that I advocate either, but both Google Calendar and Google Keep have recurring tasks/reminders. Is there some aspect of recurring tasks that they don't cover that you need?
@jeffkyle6910
5 жыл бұрын
What do you use instead?? You didn't say...
@cocteaufan
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, he did. He uses Google calendar and there's a link in the description to his Video explaining why he prefers to use his Calendar.
@jeffkyle6910
5 жыл бұрын
@@cocteaufan Yep, you're right. He says "my calendar" and shows Google Calendar around 1:23. My mistake (I was playing it at faster speed and somehow missed it). Thanks! :-)
@cocteaufan
5 жыл бұрын
Most welcome : ) @@jeffkyle6910
@Simpletivity
5 жыл бұрын
Glad you found the answer, Jeff. I actually had to rewatch my own video to make sure I mentioned this! :)
@royceosek3318
3 жыл бұрын
I am not sure what you even said here? One major reason not to use is because sometimes the first due date option is today, sometimes it's tomorrow? Seems incredibly trivial. Plus you did not give an alternative manager?
@tristen_grant
2 жыл бұрын
He said he prefers to manage tasks within Google Calendar.
@jasongomez5344
5 жыл бұрын
I prefer Wunderlist, as it's very simple. What I am disappointed with is that there is no Amazon Alexa integration and Microsoft is likely to discontinue it in the near future.
@Simpletivity
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, Jason. Yes, Wunderlist continues to be a great tool for many. Let's hope it sticks around a little longer.
@Komatik_
5 жыл бұрын
I don't think they'll off it anytime soon. To-Do's improving really nicely, but it still has some features it needs to support before it's enough of a Wunderlist replacement. Speaking of which, though, they've done some spiffy work on Outlook online and tasks integration. Outlook Online should show tasks next to the weekly view like its desktop cousin does, but if they get that done it'll be really good with the To-Do sidebar.
@jasongomez5344
5 жыл бұрын
@@Komatik_ Yes, since I made that comment I have been gradually migrating to To-Do, on Windows, Outlook desktop integration, iOS on iPad and Android and Android Microsoft Launcher integration. Compared to Wunderlist it still lacks some polish (like sorting) and Cortana integration, but I suppose they have had a lot to sort out under the hood to get the integration with Outlook and those things will eventually happen. There is a pretty good third-party Alexa skill though, which is handy for adding to my shopping list.
@KregSteppe
5 жыл бұрын
@Scott .. did you say what you used? I love Todoist for it's integrations. Much like Evernote...it is easy to get things into Todoist for processing and work.
@Simpletivity
5 жыл бұрын
Hi, Kreg. Yes, I mention this around the 1:23 mark.
@KregSteppe
5 жыл бұрын
@@Simpletivity Ah...I see now. Thank you.
@YoungSinai
5 жыл бұрын
Lately I have mostly used todoist as a hub to brain dump my tasks. They are the first place on my queue and then get organized and moved to a calendar
@wonghow
3 жыл бұрын
The problem with Todoist is all the completed task is hidden, so what is the point of the project? you can't see how much of the project is finished or see the progress
@RealSkyDiver2
3 жыл бұрын
Based on all the downvotes it means this video is outdated and I know there have been many quality of life improvements to it. There needs to be an updated followup unless you're biased.
@mehul205
3 жыл бұрын
Todoist has improved a lot
@cocteaufan
5 жыл бұрын
I'm curious. How do folk, and you Scott, who only/mainly use a calendar deal with someday/wishlist items? In total, I have 154 to do's in Remember the Milk spread over Now/Next/Later/Someday lists. Where on earth would you store all those in a calendar? Additionally, with that many items, it's inevitable that some postponing needs to happen - that is so much easier with an app like Todoist/rtm/wunderlist - I just can't imagine shuffling things around in Google Calendar.
@Simpletivity
5 жыл бұрын
I use Trello for my someday/maybe ideas. The tasks that appear on my calendar are typically the things I've committed to doing as opposed to considering.
@cocteaufan
5 жыл бұрын
@@Simpletivity Thanks for the Reply Scott. I think that's why I prefer to keep all my todo's in one app - RTM and use Trello for more project/planning type things
@dmahadeo
5 жыл бұрын
I am having the same issue and I plan to put that Wish list separately in Google Keep which is my current To Do app but getting too crowded, so looking for a better To Do (now) solution
@Stuie_02
4 жыл бұрын
Hi There, I work night shift and I find I forget to complete a lot of tasks and even conversations. For me, it works nicely as I plan my weeks on Monday (post night shift). I tend to manual slot in time that more productive or due to time constraints.
@PlayerRPG85
5 жыл бұрын
I abandoned it because the free version does not have reminder notifications
@samueltremblay275
Жыл бұрын
I don't love the fact that you cannot see the completed task everywhere and see them blended with non completed tasks. Today and many other views can't display completed tasks. And even though projects can display the completed ones, the option is not remembered. Seeing completed task is for me a great incentive of my accomplishment and from now the only tool I found with this ability is with paper and pen. The problem with this last one is it's inability to be as effective as a smartphone always in our pockets. But I think paper is more efficient again because of the intentionality and because you are more prone to design your day consciously than with sometime like todoist.
@Simpletivity
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your feedback and insight, Samuel.
@tothandras8160
3 жыл бұрын
Hey, I use QTodoTxt currently I am looking for an alternative - I am missing some calendar-features from it. My thoughts against Todoist is that I am afraid of depending on a cloud service. it might change radically, raising costs or shut down completely....
@Simpletivity
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@aprildriggers3000
5 жыл бұрын
I absolutely was DEPENDENT upon Outlook and the tasks feature and the ability to create recurring tasks ...but then my database became corrupt and I Lost EVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVERYTHING! #sadpanda I went to a paper system (meaning I had a gazillion notebooks but I don't like the written lists when all of the lines are scratched through when you've finished them. I like it clean and that's why I do love having a digital list -- I can keep it clean. I'm considering going to Reminders but I want something that doesn't require me to be dependent upon my phone. I have to be able to have access to it at the desktop. I love the ability to do a "brain dump" in Todoist of things that need to be done and then digitally categorize them (as well as all the subparts) to ensure that the task is completed. I don't want to add a lot of extra things to my calendar because it's already SO full with three kids, two businesses, other calendars for nonprofits I'm part of, etc. The items that NEED to be on the calendar are... otherwise, it's my independent to do list... until I find something that is better. :) LOL
@Simpletivity
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing your experiences, April.
@jasongomez5344
5 жыл бұрын
Were you using Outlook locally with no Exchange server? Use Office 365 without Outlook and you should not have any database problems. If you want to continue using Outlook Tasks, definitely check out Microsoft To-Do, as it syncs to Outlook. I'm using this system after checking out many alternatives.
@aprildriggers3000
5 жыл бұрын
This was pre-Outlook/office 365. After it crashed and I lost my database twice I did not want to suffer through that again and that was when I made the migration to google
@jcm412
5 жыл бұрын
Yo don't know about David Allen GTD.
@nunuthomas5507
3 жыл бұрын
Do you do Khan Academy vids? Your voice 🧐
@nikkizetlian4421
5 жыл бұрын
It was hard for me to manage it
@fransees
3 жыл бұрын
i don't really understand why there are so many dislikes on this video compared to the likes it's clearly his opinion on the app (he even clarified it on the video) also on the title, he should have used "and what you need to use" for me to dislike it but no, he used "what i use" i understand that some todoist users may be a little bit uncomfortable when watching this video but I just can't believe the dislikes that this video has just my opinion lol
@Simpletivity
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing your opinion, Francis. I really appreciate it!
@ophiophagush.3926
5 жыл бұрын
Nozbe plus Evernote is my method
@Simpletivity
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, George.
@thatspiritualhumane
4 жыл бұрын
I somehow could never relate to Todoist. For me, it is a stupid little app, which doesn't have some basic features. Ofcourse, it maybe the greatest app depending on your needs.
@MikeWille
3 жыл бұрын
I like it for the opposite reason. I like it because it is so robust compared to what I would call "stupid little apps"
@darwincruz20
5 жыл бұрын
I came from Wunderlist, then switch to Todoist, then Tick Tick. I found your channel and I was a convert. I use Google Keep, Calendar and Tasks now. There is another channel that said, "Successful people also used their calendars as their to do list app"
@MatthiasBuesing
5 жыл бұрын
Strange...for me tasks have nothing to do with calendar entries. I'm a looser now, right? ;-)
@NenadMaljkovic
5 жыл бұрын
Using my calendar for tasks was intuitive choice for me too (back in 2008, when I moved from Outlook to GMail), so I "hacked" calendar events to do that. With Reminders and Tasks in Calendar Google came quite close to what I wanted to have. However, now I have a habit of using events for tasks and I'm struggling to start using Calendar Tasks and Reminders. Oh well... ;) On the other hand... these days many tasks are shared withing team(s). Have you reviewed Monday.com, I wonder?
@Simpletivity
5 жыл бұрын
I'm planning to do a review of Monday very soon. It certainly is a tool that I've been impressed with so far.
@user-tp1ui4zt9p
3 жыл бұрын
What about Google Keep and Google Calendar?
@keithmorley7297
5 жыл бұрын
I use Google Tasks. Todist is a very good app but Google Task works better for me.
@jeffbrown8821
5 жыл бұрын
If google tasks and reminders were combined, and had the repeating functionality of Todoist I’d switch to all google.
@Komatik_
5 жыл бұрын
i.imgur.com/pr0RfeN.png 👀
@HugoHenriques95
4 жыл бұрын
Don't you think it's possible that the AI doesn't suggest that you should reschedule a task for the same day it's already scheduled to. I don't think it has anything to do with kittens ahah..
@BDV000
5 жыл бұрын
NirvanaHQ for simplicity and pure GTD
@SeverusSkyLar
4 жыл бұрын
I am an year late but can you tell me a good to do list app for mobile?
@naveendahiya144
5 жыл бұрын
Well explained. Thanks
@luwaa
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Scott, do you have anything for people using Outlook? My organization uses MS Office.
@Simpletivity
5 жыл бұрын
You can use your Outlook calendar as a to-do list if you don't enjoy using the Task manager built right into Outlook.
@Komatik_
5 жыл бұрын
Outlook desktop lets you have dated Outlook Tasks appearing at the bottom of your weekly calendar view, and you can just drag them on the calendar to schedule them. If you want to manage your tasks with a more modern and fancy-looking UI, Microsoft To-Do literally uses the exact same tasks as Outlook does, so you can work on your tasks on To-Do and still see them in desktop Outlook. Outlook web has a new, fancy To-Do sidebar, but lacks the functionality to show tasks on their date and for whatever reason can't show the Planned smart list, which is puzzling. If you want some kind of mix of to-do app and calendar, I'd go with To-Do (web, mobile, Win10 app) and desktop Outlook for a calendar+tasks combo view. Both desktop Outlook and the new web Outlook's To-Do sidebar let you drag emails to copy them into tasks, so you can pretty much drag things around to visually schedule them. I don't personally like dating to-dos too much since it's more of a list of stuff that needs doing eventually, but there's some pretty smooth workflows you can do with a little bit of fiddling with Outlook's view options.
@derhans4822
5 жыл бұрын
Your main fault is to compare events with tasks. And be serious google calender realy? It syncs external iCals 1time in 24h !!!!
@moanjames_
3 жыл бұрын
Google is GREAT! I get desktop notifications
@hsjacobus
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Scott, My frustration for quite a while has been thinks like non printable lists with gtask. Gtask items not showing up on my mobile calendar. Not being able to "cross things off" on google calendar if I use that as my task list. Calendar overwhelm when trying to get things to task or project status on gcalendar. Gkeep shifting sticky notes and not really cohesive as a whole for list and project management. Gkeep extracting an item like a photo when needed for content from your mobile device without having to resort to screenshots. Honestly the holes are endless it seems when getting these projects to work together. Any work arounds or tips?
@GCAT01Living
4 жыл бұрын
I just refuse to use any task app that charges me monthly. Simple as that.
@Simpletivity
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your feedback.
@daviddutymentor
4 жыл бұрын
So all the developers should work for free for 60 to 80 hours a week and invest all their money to develop an application for YOU without making a penny? You must be a Democrat.
@lyricsvaultla
3 жыл бұрын
@@daviddutymentor I understand what 'GCAT01 Living' is saying, but I agree with you. People shouldn't get angry for being charged. I mean, what do you expect? We are use to free things because of the big companies that use our data as a form of payment, but everything has a cost in life. And developers have the right to charge what they want.
@annac5562
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your video. I wish I watched it before I paid for todoist premium account. I find it a nightmare. No outlook integration with 64-but version. No repeating calendar events. Very painful integration from google calendar.
@gradientO
3 жыл бұрын
This video is outdated
@cocteaufan
5 жыл бұрын
Using a calendar doesn't suit me - wrong tool for the job in my opinion. I did even play around with time blocking in Google calendar but it sent my anxiety levels through the stratosphere so I knocked that idea on the head. I do like todoist and had planned to switch wholly to it. After a few days of using it I came to realise yes it's good... But... Not as good as Remember the Milk (I don't get how that doesn't get more recognition than it does) So that is my main to do app. I do use google keep for some daily todo's with a link to the note in question in Gcalendar but that is just for dailies - all else is in RTM
@RobbGorringe
5 жыл бұрын
I'm a todoist premium user. But I too am frustrated by things like you mentioned. Your voice sure seems likes the same one as on videos for The Secret Weapon GTD Evernote. I'm thinking of going back to that. It for sure was when I most productive.
@kevinu.k.7042
3 жыл бұрын
Your criticising features in Todoist which are easilly ignored and other that simply not in GCal... Such as labels.
@heetdhuvad9984
3 жыл бұрын
TickTick is best than todoist🌚
@mehul205
3 жыл бұрын
With the new todoist plan it is now better than tick tick
@origarmy6667
4 жыл бұрын
몇 가지 생산성 앱의 비교 비디오를 할 수 있습니까? taskade.com을 시도하고 검토 할 수 있습니까?
@kerryzeilinger45
5 жыл бұрын
I prefer ClickUp
@Simpletivity
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, Kerry.
@aztecsavo82
8 ай бұрын
Quire rulezzz
@peterziegler2037
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Scott, that was kind of lame... Enjoyed many of your other videos but this one? Everybody's talking about making things easier for people to use functions and now you're here and tell me this is bad... Hmmm...
@YoungSinai
5 жыл бұрын
I think it was a great video. I myself even wondered why he doesn’t use it. I appreciate his explanation and as he said it is just his opinion and said it is a great software just note for him
@Simpletivity
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your feedback, Peter. My intention wasn't to label this app as bad, but just to explain why I don't use it personally.
@peterziegler2037
5 жыл бұрын
Simpletivity Scott, I didn't say that you meant the app is bad. Sorry for not being clear enough. I think it's strange that all you "gurus" complain (and wirh every right to do so) about software that's hard to handle, e.g. functions that are hard to use. I've never heard about someone to complain about the total opposite! And I firmly believe that this is not a valid point. Don't use it, because you don't like the UX or the interface, don't use it because it lacks functionality, everything fine. But to say "I don't use it because it's too easy to use..." is very weird IMHO.
@J_heterodox
4 жыл бұрын
Most of these productivity apps are simply overwhelming. Too much bloat.
@spencercarruth9706
4 жыл бұрын
Joshua Mueller That’s why apps like Things 3 exist
@santiago2950
4 жыл бұрын
I think it's because you don't know how to use them. Systems like todoist are for powerful people. Systems like things 3 are for simple people. Things 3 looks like Google tasks. You can even use todoist with teams, I do, and it's very powerful. You can't do that with tick tick, things 3, any.do. If you want, you will need to use more "complicated" systems like meistertask, notion, coda, airtable, etc. But todoist is always going to be the king. Greetings.
@J_heterodox
3 жыл бұрын
Santiago fuck u
@santiago2950
3 жыл бұрын
@@J_heterodox This is how you respond to me? What a coward. Keep using junk apps asshole. Go and get a job, stupid poor.
@michaelpupo2708
5 жыл бұрын
Nice video, Scott! What is your opinion about Quire.io?
@cuyesama
3 жыл бұрын
clickbait title
@enzomes
5 жыл бұрын
Wunderlist! Simple and easiest to use IMO
@luckyoaf
5 жыл бұрын
Ugh, except it doesn't really exist anymore. It was my favorite, too.
@sergiorodrigues6694
5 жыл бұрын
Hasnt it been discontinued?
@cocteaufan
5 жыл бұрын
@@luckyoaf except yes it does. I'm sure at some point Microsoft will actually pull the plug on it but, they haven't yet. I must say I do love Wunderlist too.
5 жыл бұрын
@@luckyoaf I also jumped from the ship as soon as I learned that Microsoft bought it, but I'm back with it. It's really a nice product very hard to beat.
@enzomes
5 жыл бұрын
Wow, I wasn't aware of all the commotion in the background due to the Microsoft acquisition. Thanks guys for letting me know. I'll stick with Wunderlist, though. I hope it will still have a long life.
@shanem6869
5 жыл бұрын
Obviously he is using Todoist wrong. I mean, read blog about cute kitty cats isn't flagged as high priority? C'mon...
@Simpletivity
5 жыл бұрын
You're right. My priorities are all wrong! :)
@VincentFischer
4 жыл бұрын
if i have to get cat food todoist would let my kitty starve
@DudeWatIsThis
3 жыл бұрын
0:30 Do people around you constantly ask about your task management software preferences?
@Simpletivity
3 жыл бұрын
Yes. Yes they do.
@scottmagee3113
2 жыл бұрын
So… what DO you use instead??? Or did I miss that in the video?
@Simpletivity
2 жыл бұрын
I did mention this within the first 2 minutes, but here are the full details: kzitem.info/news/bejne/qKBqrntpoKSqaG0
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