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[ridwanslife]

As a GTD enthusiast, I understand the shortcomings of Projects. I need to revisit this video a few more times to form an informed opinion. Thanks for this video, Carl.

[shenjianhong]

As a follower of GTD, I have already developed the concept of process naturally, which I build in Notion, years ago while I keep using projects. But I did not make the process concept so dependent out of projects as you articulate so clearly here. But I totally agree with you here, and I think it’s important to keep updating these kind of ideas upon David Allen’s work instead of believing him blindly.

[GrantCrowell]

Process first, project later! #TeamPullein 😊

[jeffhallum]

Fantastic take on productivity! As an architect my process of design is iterative though each building is unique. I concur: focusing on the process itself is extremely helpful and allows not only for less worry overall but shorter Task Lists as well :). Cheers from Texas!

[AaronZod]

Hi Carl -- I love your videos, and have been watching them for years, but one minor criticism is that I can't help but always notice the bias in YouTubers presenting productivity tips and systems on how to be a better YouTuber. Would love to see how you've helped other people with different types of work (contractors, consultants, project managers, programmers, etc.), and not just content creators.

[devarni]

Very good approach and especially helpful against procrastination. Many think too much in projects and everything that needs several steps is also a project. I think I got some value from the video and will rethink the idea of using projects

[timbushell]

I have processes for all the stages of the construction process in making a building. : ))))

The creative bit - is the variations between the detail to make a factory, hospital, shopping centre or airport. But they all have commonalities. That then becomes a process - tweaked - and in 'size' terms they vary, but the pumped system is one of 5 or one of 20, etc., etc.

The differences and the 'mistakes' or 'ommissions' is where the clever stuff happens.

But the basic process is covered by say - RIBA 'Plan of Work' and the BiM tools, see also the 'Soft landings' process, etc., etc.

[YourDigitalMakeover]

Interesting. Could you make a video showing this concept in action.

[jonbrown]

Thanks for your thoughts Carl. For the processes that require checklists--where would you recommend to keep the checklists in your notes? I am thiniking the 'Resources' section.

[neko-shio]

I understand the process as habits and as we all know nothing’s more effective than making things into habits

[brendalg]

I don't see why there is that much of a difference. Both of them are a list of steps you need to take to accomplish something. You could say that building a new factory is a process for a company that has already built many factories. You could say that writing a blog is still a project... It's just that you don't need to list out each individual step because you know the steps so well.

[DenraelLeandros]

Fascinating. I fully agree with you on the overwhelming aspect of making everything a project. That means that at any time I have well over 100 projects in flight. Not all getting addressed each week because there isn't enough time. Unfortunately I am having a very challenging time seeing where I can turn my work into process activity. Your law office comments struck closest to home, but so much of what I do is reactive, not proactive unfortunately that I need to think this through and as ridwanslife said, re watch this a few more times.

[anant]

There are many tasks that you do that are related and take you towards one accomplishment. We can call it project. It gives happiness when that small thing is accomplished. Humans develop by small accomplishments. Projects work. What does not work is creating 10000s projects when setting up your system. Create projects only on the fly and only if needed to bunch multiple tasks into 1 goal. As David allen suggests.

[daniyurie]

Carl, isn't a process just a project set in a chronological order? Thanks for your videos! 😃

[ChrisWood]

This clarifies a lot. Projects should be short term, with a goal and a deadline, but also *novel*. That way project work stands out from core work or other routines.

[Rajgitaa]

I'd like to see a video by you on the prosess of creating a blog post.

[razcocloud]

Thank you for this video. I have a question. When you work on a YouTube video, does it exist as an item on your todoist? If not a project, at least as a task? Or do they only exist on your PC work folders, to be worked upon during the alloted times in your calendar?

[elizabethjbanks]

Thanks for your video, I’ve just found your channel. Interested in your course TTSS, does it relate to solopreneur in a service industry (healthcare). I’ve looked at a lot of systems and the focus often is office based/corporate.
Thanks for your insights.

[BheimBandit]

Hi Carl, once again, great video. Very informative and thanks for sharing your ideas. This sounds a lot like using a template in Todoist, or TickTick, etc. that one can trigger as required. Do you manage these along side your projects in Evernote? I’m anxious to hear your advice. Keep up the good work, you’re doing a great job with this channel and your expertise is greatly appreciated.
Cheers from Mainz, Germany🤝👋

[maikeru]

Carl please (!) do Q&A someday 🙏🏻🙏🏻