Daily Action Map Version 2.0

Back in May, I wrote a post on using Daily Action Maps to help organize your day so you can process work more effectively. Since then, my personal method of GTD has changed significantly (special thanks to Zen Habits and Tim Ferriss) and therefore my tools have changed as well. I am planning on writing a series on my personal GTD system - so more to come on that.

Here is an outline of the updated Daily Action Map. My upcoming series will have in depth explanations for all of the concepts behind it.

Layout:

• Date: Helps put a time line on your productivity
• Mantra: Personal mantra that helps for motivation or focus
• Daily Pebbles: Four most important tasks for the day
• Weekly Stones: Four action steps that move you closer to your mountains (goals)
• Mountains: Four goals that you would like to accomplish in the next 3-6 month period
• Company Milestones: Four weekly goals that will bring your company closer to success
• Notes: Jotting down any thoughts, ideas or references that you need to remember
• Task Catcher: Other tasks (often tasks that can be batched) that need to be completed but not the most important for that day
• Communication: Any emails and phone calls that need to be made
• Watch List: Items that you need to follow up on such as delegated tasks
• Reminders: Personal statements that keep you focused/motivated
• Checklist: Items that are daily habits you are trying to instill

My Daily Action Map is still a work in progress, as I am constantly shaping and changing my habits to improve effectiveness. I’m sure you will see a Version 3.0 as well.

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