The “ABCDE” Method of Getting Things Done

by Aurelius Tjin on January 30, 2009 · 30 comments

I’d love to see your comments/feedback…

Tagged as: Productivity, productivity definition, productivity in the workplace

{ 30 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Bryan Hee January 30, 2009 at 10:52 am: Prioritize your work, time management and discipline is important for the success of internet marketers.

To Your Success
Bryan Hee
2 Andrew McGovern January 30, 2009 at 12:46 pm: One of my problems is that I begin one task and become distracted by something else that I need to do. I really should be more organized.
Thanks for this useful video, Aurelius.
3 Kundan January 30, 2009 at 12:56 pm: Nice work!Although you didn’t put on D anywhere.
4 Jim Parsons January 30, 2009 at 1:17 pm: Organization is cruicial to success. Apply the same structure to the chosen task to ensure that all steps are carried out – nothing is missed – and your potential for error free completion is enhanced. Saving time saves money and smooths out the glitches before they develop.

An excellent plan, Aurelis. Will work in any kind of situation where time management is relevant to both effectiveness and efficiency – and that is just about anywhere.
5 John Gontowicz January 30, 2009 at 4:30 pm: I teach computer classes and I author a computer tips newsletter. One of the tips is organizing your PC so that you can find information quicker and be more productive.

Thanks for the tips.
6 Catherine Rzecki January 30, 2009 at 9:12 pm: Well done, as usual Aurelius.
7 J Dimez January 30, 2009 at 10:31 pm: Thanks for the video. I’ll be using this on my to do list.
8 Aurelius Tjin January 30, 2009 at 10:35 pm: Thanks for sharing your comments.
9 Gloson January 31, 2009 at 4:35 am: I think it would be better if they are ‘colorized’. For example,

A = red
B = blue
C = yellow
D = green
E = black

At first glance, you would know what are the priorities of the tasks/goals.

Again, thanks for sharing this awesome video.
10 Saiful Rizal January 31, 2009 at 2:30 pm: Hey Aurelius!

THANK YOU so much for sharing this with me!

It’s exactly what I need right now!

I’ll implement it right away =)

After watching this video, I know that you’re a PERFECT MATCH for the Entrepreneur Express!

To CANI,

Saiful Rizal
The World’s First Teen
Personal Development Video Blogger
11 Aurelius Tjin February 1, 2009 at 3:58 pm: @ Gloson – That’s a good idea, but you’d need a marker for each color

@ Saiful – thanks! Glad it was timely.
12 Ron February 3, 2009 at 5:03 pm: Every time you read a self-help book or listen to motivational speakers/coaches, etc., the most important thing they mention is… organization! Plan your life out and achieve your goals. This video is a great example for that Aurelius. Thanks much!

In the spirit of this post, anyone looking for a nice free piece of software to help organize passwords and memberships online can grab it at my blog:

http://theinternetmarketersblog.com/?p=47

Cheers all,

Ron
13 Aurelius Tjin February 3, 2009 at 5:11 pm: thanks, Ron! Great tip.
14 Willee D February 6, 2009 at 7:34 pm: Thanks for sharing Aurelius.

I guess most people online only look for what will make them money forgetting thast you simply must have a plan. This is quite important as there are so many things to do.

This ABCDE system should help put things in perspective and prevent one getting overwhelmed.

Thanks to Gloson and the colour code.

Willee D

http://www.lsit-building-success.com
15 Aurelius Tjin February 10, 2009 at 2:54 pm: Great, Willee! Not planning is a plan to fail.
16 Zeky February 10, 2009 at 3:50 pm: Hi Aurelius,

Great info…never thought of that.
Will definitely use it from now
onwards.

One more thing, how do you create
video that allows writing at the
same time? What program do you use?
Hope you don’t mind sharing.

Thanks
17 Aurelius Tjin February 10, 2009 at 3:53 pm: Zeky – Thanks for your comment. I used Powerpoint to create the writing. http://www.openoffice.org should also have a program that allows you to create powerpoint presentations…It’s free.
18 Zeky February 10, 2009 at 4:54 pm: Hi again,
Thanks for the reply.

I’m actually referring to the manual
writing with pencil like you did on
this video. It looks cool.

Or is it also with powerpoint?
19 Tom Lindstrom - Home Business Tips February 11, 2009 at 10:28 am: Good post.Time management is really important in marketing.People try to do all at once and it simply doesn´t work.I have made a simple schedule that I follow.
20 LeoH-IdentifyTraffic February 26, 2009 at 10:54 am: Thanks! Good post indeed!

Though I must say that aside from organization, one of the key things needed to make a list like this even work is… discipline – something we all struggle with at some stage.

Hope to see more like this!

*****
LeoH
http://identifytraffic.com
21 Aurelius Tjin February 26, 2009 at 1:55 pm: @ Zeky – that’s Camtasia Studio. There’s a feature called “ScreenDraw”.

Yes, you’re right on that Leo. Dicipline is important, especially if you’re an entrepreneur.
22 Junaid April 11, 2009 at 5:19 am: Hi Aurelius

Excellent video. Proper Time Management is very crucial
for the achievement of your goals.
Very helpful video and will it be ok if I use this video on my website.

Have a fabulous day
Junaid
http://www.personal-development.co.za
23 Kemi April 18, 2009 at 11:38 pm: Great way to organize and not feel overwhelmed. I amm willing to do things, I am often concerned I do not know everything that I should be doing or what should be done first in order that it be the most efficient. Either way, I must try and do something every day.
24 Ian Fraser April 30, 2009 at 9:15 am: Nice work! I’ve been through all your site and I think you’ve done a very simple job of trying to explain key important things to people – which they often find they cannot do!
25 James Holmes June 25, 2009 at 11:49 pm: Aurelius -

There is so much to do in internet marketing especially if you engage in social media and content creation. One of the biggest challenges solo-entrepreneurs faces is knowing how to manage time (your new PLR is timely), defeat procrastination and get things done. This is excellent advice.

Thank you for your post!

James
http://twitter.com/AskJamesHolmes
26 Belajar bisnis internet July 21, 2009 at 7:56 am: Thanks for the video, nice work and plaining.
27 Aurelius Tjin July 22, 2009 at 9:52 am: Thanks for your comments guys.
28 jim July 27, 2009 at 2:18 pm: good to see and hear you again – still learning – your comments very encouraging – committed more than before on getting an internet business -
29 Aurelius Tjin July 27, 2009 at 3:13 pm: Thanks Jim
30 Mike Larter October 3, 2009 at 7:03 am: Excellent simple goal plan which I am going to adopt for my business
Thanks for sharing this insight, Aurelius.
From a learned Pom