The Secret To Getting Sh!t Done | Project Management Software

If their is one thing that people (especially musicians) think they are great at- but in reality are quite terrible at - it's multitasking.

Turns out, science backs me up on this one. We actually can't multitask - we just get better at switching between different tasks incredibly quickly. Which is great when you're playing a drum kit, but when you're trying to juggle all the parts of running a business - it's terrible.

Enter project management software: your new digital brain.

Just a heads up, that this episode strongly endorses an app called Trello. It's literally amazing/life changing. We aren't an affiliate of there's, and aren't being compensated in any way - we just really, really, love their product and believe it's the perfect fit for creative types who need to get their business on.

Trello, for those new to it, is a free and easy to use project management software tool that allows you to create interactive pin boards to track the progress of anything you wish.

For example, you might have a board for your daily life, tracking what you need to get done that day, or you might have another board that is tracking the progress of your latest album in the making.

Maybe you have one more that is tracking the promotion and marketing of your last single. The choice is yours!

If you haven't already, download Trello and jump in and experiment - you'll love it.

But anyways, back to the point: humans suck at multitasking. And remembering things. So the solution?

Well we outline it in this episode for you! But to get you started (if you prefer to read these blog posts instead of listen - but seriously, listen. We are wait more detailed.) the main immediately benefitting method I want you to try is what I refer to as 'the brain dump'.

Make a list in Trello called 'Master List', or something equivalent, and then get to work entering every single task you want, need, or would like to do. From tiny little things like cleaning the glove compartment of your car, to big dreams like playing Madison Square Garden - put it all on there. You won't believe how freeing this is - because now you don't have to try to think about it all at once, or remember all of it. Your new Trello brain will do it for you.

I start every single day but opening up my Trello board and seeing whats next, and as soon as I have an idea - I add it to my master list (to be sorted later) so that I'm never forgetting those spur of the moment ideas! It's amazing!

This episode might seem like it's on the advanced side of productivity and organization, but in truth it's the ground floor. If you're not doing this yet, you're not even in the building. Get to it!

Hope you enjoy the episode!


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