I’ve Switched To-Do Apps… and It’s the Best Thing I’ve Done

I was using the wrong app all along

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I have the worst memory.

Honestly — if I didn’t have a to-do list from which to work each day, I’d have to sack myself. I’d forget promises, neglect to finish projects and miss those all-important publishing dates.

It’s why, for many years, I’ve relied on to-do list apps to get stuff done. Despite this, I’ve never really prescribed to the ‘Get Things Done’ (GTD) philosophy, because it just feels far too cumbersome for my needs.

But I do love a good, simple to-do list. And, recently, I’ve made a big switch.

The big problem with to-do apps

I’m a fan of simple software. Unless it’s designed to edit a video, produce music or develop a photo, I want the absolute bare bones of what’s needed to get the job done.

This has tempted me towards a bunch of productivity tools that many would scoff at for being too simplistic. That’s fine — each to their own. But for me, these tools help me run a productive, profitable business.