Simple Text File Productivity System

Here's a straightforward, text file-based system to help you stay organized.

Consistency is key. Stick with this system, and you'll find yourself more productive.

The Setup

You'll need just three .txt files:

1. master.txt
2. today.txt
3. quick_tasks.txt

The System

1. master.txt

This is your central task repository. Divide it into four sections:

WORK
- Task 1
- Task 2

PERSONAL
- Task 1
- Task 2

HOME
- Task 1
- Task 2

FAMILY
- Task 1
- Task 2

2. today.txt

This is your daily focus file. Create it each morning.

3. quick_tasks.txt

For small tasks that take 2-5 minutes.

Daily Routine

1. Morning:

   • Open master.txt
   • Choose 3 important tasks
   • Copy them to a new today.txt

2. Throughout the day:

   • Focus on today.txt tasks
   • Check quick_tasks.txt during short breaks

3. End of day:

   • Review today.txt
   • Move unfinished tasks back to master.txt
   • Delete today.txt

Time Blocking

• Mornings: Focused work (when kids are at school)
• Afternoons/evenings: Mix of work and personal tasks

Weekly Maintenance

Spend 15 minutes updating master.txt and quick_tasks.txt

Why This Works

• Simplicity: Just text files, no fancy apps
• Focus: Daily priorities are clear
• Flexibility: Easy to modify for your needs
• Persistence: Master list keeps track of all tasks

What I'm building

Delegate tasks. Get software.

Give Vroni a GitHub issue, bug report, spec, or rough idea. It reads the repo, plans the change, writes code, runs checks, and works toward a review-ready pull request.

Take a look at vroni.com