make a list of unfinished things, and then do all of them

i’ve been using a “to do” list program; it’s a bit simple for my needs (i can’t break down a task into smaller components in an “outline” form), but as i think of things i need to do, i jot it down there. that way, i will have a list of all my unfinished business, and i can get going with it.

i posted a comment to someone’s entry about a self-helpy book i read that suggested getting everything down and onto a “to do” list and a “someday/maybe” list so that you can actually know exactly what you have uncompleted and begin closing those loops. The idea is that by finishing or getting rid of all that “old” stuff you can be more present (and productive).