Recently, I made some big changes to my Monday to Friday schedule. For a long time, I did things just like all of the other coders I know. But during the second half of 2011, I started experimenting to see what type of daily schedule makes me most productive. This is still a work in progress, and I do not work on military precision - I may get up 20 minutes earlier or later, for example - but here is my current schedule

Been using this for my daily list far more than I though I would.

"A project might last a decade or a generation, but if it is to be a project, it must have an end."

"Let me guess: check the incoming. Check email or traffic stats or messages from your boss. Check the tweets you follow or the FB status of friends.

You've just surrendered not only a block of time but your freshest, best chance to start "something new.

New social productivity app Do has the cutest promo video ever: (via @52tiger)

Anyone who has not visited Spain, and spent a fair amount of time there soaking up and appreciating it's culture, could not know the depths to which I find this deeply disturbing.

As the interview reveals, his philosophy rests on a very clear vision of what’s important to him. It’s that vision that motivates him, helps him choose where to direct his energies, and enables him to make the everyday decisions that keep his media empire growing.

Recently, my 27” iMac went out of commission for a day, and I had to rely solely on a 13” Macbook Air. It forced me to focus and had me second guessing how I work on computers.

"There’s work to do, but you know how to do it." — @cptnrandy on Maturity And Relaxed Productivity (and Happiness)

The best "system" is the one that works for you: Paper, Or Not — by Chris Bowler

So, there you have it: “the Daily Rind” scheduling system. I have an inkling that it will work best for those with a particular creative disposition, while those whose thought-patterns are more regimented and linear may prefer more conventional scheduling methods. But if you’ve got a more fluid workstyle and struggle with finding rhythm and balance with the scheduling of your days, give the system a try — perhaps it’ll help you the way it’s helped me.
If you’ve got any tips or tricks of your own, suggested adjustments to the system, or have questions or comments for me, feel free to send an email.

An important question spurred by my book: Do your to-do lists need a makeover? | Unclutterer:

Thanks @erdoland