# Master Todoist
## Metadata
- Author: [[S.J. Scott]]
- Full Title: Master Todoist
- Category: #books
## Highlights
- “What do you want to get done?” ([Location 421](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=421))
- Labels are great for adding context to a task. ([Location 426](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=426))
- be extremely selective about what you label as a priority. ([Location 438](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=438))
- Tom, ([Location 469](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=469))
- Note: Abbreviation for tomorrow.
- Thomas ([Location 471](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=471))
- mind like water ([Location 487](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=487))
- Reminders: ([Location 508](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=508))
- let me go over a strategy you can use with tasks to build habits into your daily routine. ([Location 516](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=516))
- two basic types of triggers. ([Location 534](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=534))
- external trigger (like a cell phone alarm, a push notification, ([Location 534](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=534))
- internal trigger, which is a feeling, thought, or emotions you associate with an established habit. ([Location 536](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=536))
- If you use Todoist every day, then you’ll discover that it’s not hard to build habits because you’ll constantly receive reminders that reinforce these positive behaviors. ([Location 544](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=544))
- Mini habits work because they eliminate motivation from the equation. ([Location 563](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=563))
- five types of tasks: ([Location 602](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=602))
- Actions Appointments Ideas Projects Processes ([Location 602](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=602))
- Actions: These are the quick tasks that don’t require a lot of advanced planning. ([Location 606](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=606))
- Appointments: ([Location 617](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=617))
- some tasks require you to be at a certain place at a certain time and meet with a specific person ([Location 618](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=618))
- capture these ideas is in Todoist. ([Location 631](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=631))
- I typically use the Evernote app to store all my ideas. ([Location 637](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=637))
- at the end of the day, I’ll either add it to an existing project or record it in Evernote as a potential project to pursue. ([Location 640](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=640))
- develop the habit of recording every idea that you have. ([Location 642](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=642))
- Projects: Many tasks will require multiple actions to complete. ([Location 643](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=643))
- Processes: ([Location 657](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=657))
- distinction between projects and processes. ([Location 658](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=658))
- With a project, you often don’t know what steps are needed to complete it. ([Location 658](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=658))
- with a process, you’ve previously completed these actions before, so all you’re doing is following a familiar blueprint. ([Location 660](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=660))
- Most Important Tasks or MITs ([Location 680](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=680))
- Two should relate to an urgent project ([Location 681](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=681))
- one should be part of a long-term goal. ([Location 682](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=682))
- A task should only be labeled as a priority if it’s time sensitive or is a task that is crucial to your long-term success. ([Location 693](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=693))
- Don’t underestimate the value of the simple concept of MITs. ([Location 695](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=695))
- “checklist porn” ([Location 710](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=710))
- not necessary to complete every task that you’ve scheduled for the day. ([Location 712](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=712))
- any task that requires multiple steps to complete should be put into its own project. ([Location 721](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=721))
- focus on a few core projects at a time and schedule my tasks around these goals. ([Location 742](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=742))
- Book Projects parent project, ([Location 760](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=760))
- Develop Good Habits Blog ([Location 766](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=766))
- create a few parent projects for your life and then smaller projects for each major goal you’d like to accomplish. ([Location 770](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=770))
- limiting your focus to just a few core areas of your life. ([Location 819](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=819))
- “Backburner” ([Location 834](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=834))
- Turn Projects into Processes ([Location 869](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=869))
- creating a template and uploading it to Todoist whenever you have to start a new project. ([Location 870](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=870))
- “What’s the Next Action?” ([Location 908](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=908))
- review all your current projects at least once a week. ([Location 921](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=921))
- labels to identify tasks that require the same type of action ([Location 938](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=938))
- Labels are also great for adding context to your to-do lists. ([Location 941](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=941))
- location ([Location 941](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=941))
- time is required, ([Location 942](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=942))
- Time Filter Queries ([Location 987](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=987))
- Assignment Filter Queries ([Location 1001](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=1001))
- Priority Level Filter Queries ([Location 1014](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=1014))
- Keyword Filter Queries ([Location 1019](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=1019))
- Step #1: Sync Todoist with Google Calendar ([Location 1126](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=1126))
- Step #2: Use a Weekly Review to Schedule Your Tasks ([Location 1170](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=1170))
- Step #3: Build the “Todoist Daily Review” Habit ([Location 1231](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=1231))
- An advanced way to create a recurring task is to use a “not” symbol in your modifier, which is: ! For instance, you could create a task like: every! two weeks starting August 1 ([Location 1267](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=1267))
- use Todoist to capture all your open loops ([Location 1367](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B075G12ZDW&location=1367))