Why I Don't Make Lists

by Dave Atkins Email Tweet This

Well, actually, I did make a list. But making a to do list, more often than not, is a tiring postponement of what should be done right away. However, I thought it might be helpful to illustrate how I spend my "leisure time" these days now that I'm not working...and maybe I'll get this stuff done if I write it down!

  • invoice client for last month's work - yes, I tend to forget to do that on the first of the month...I do need to get paid!
  • write blog post for Heroix on using Google Reader to keep track of IT News
  • start writing a blog post for tommorrow on database administration tips--post something to Twitter asking for suggestions, then write something up. This also supports my campaign to get hired at HubSpot.
  • watch the video at HubSpot and follow up with the half-dozen people I know who know people who work there.
  • write up an editorial policy for WestwoodBlog for the coming Town Election so I can invite the candidates for Planning Board to participate and then go ahead and post the interesting cartoon David Feyler sent me last night for his campaign
  • email consultant speccing out Westwood Community Access Television broadcast facility build-out
  • email contact at mass.gov Deptment of Labor and Workforce Development re my suggestions for their blogging efforts and improving administration of unemployment benefits and communication
  • post calendar items on WestwoodBlog for next meeting of Ped/Bike Safety Committee where we'll have state coordinator for Safe Routes to Schools speaking and also post event for Westwood Environmental Action Committee meeting this week
  • email QuitNet re suggestions for talking about using social media
  • touch base with friend Tyson re social media consulting proposal from last week
  • post videos to Facebook from last week's Salty Legs Career Club event (already blogged that here)
  • email Paul re how I could be helpful to FableVision--oh, just saw him in person...but we're all busy here!
  • sign up to attend Boston World Partnerships networking event tonight in Boston
  • review Marketing Manager job listing someone sent me...can I fit that?
  • Tweet something useful as @daveatkins and @it_heriox
  • return library book on Town Meeting parliamentary procedure
  • write this blog post while I eat lunch here at Dedham's Cafe Video Paradiso

Actually, I've done about 2/3 of that. This morning has been productive. Now to go pick up the kids from pre-school...

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