Brendan's Blog

We all know how rewarding it feels to cross something off of our TO-DO list.  I know that I am guilty occasionally of adding things to the list that I've already accomplished, just so that I may have the pleasure of crossing them off!  If there is anyone out there that doesn't know about GOOGLE TASKS then let this be the day you figure it out!  Google's free web based programs are very easy to use, and I find that the TASKS program is one of the most valuable.

Since it is web based "cloud" computing, no longer do you need to carry around a big TO DO LIST with you!  On Monday mornings, I set my tasks for the week, in multiple different categories.  I currently have a Buyers category, a Listings category, a Prospects category, then a personal TO DO list, a Shopping list, and a list of tasks for volunteer organizations that I am involved with.  I can access this list wherever I have an internet connection, and even on my phone while I am at the grocery store.  As I cross things off the list, it is updated everywhere.  I am able to take advantage of those fifteen minute windows between appointments in ways I never have before!

Once a task is "checked off" you have the ability to leave it visible, with a line through it, and UNCHECK it the following week.  This is terrific if you like to keep track of contacting that prospect once a week, writing a blog post a few times a week, remembering to make updates to your website weekly, etc.  Dates can be assigned to tasks, and they can show up in your Google Calendar...

Gone are the days of freaking out because you've misplaced your To-Do list.

Set up a Google Task list today, and chime in at the end of the day to let me know how many things you've accomplished.  Blog post was number seven for me today!  Good luck!