Lists versus tags ... overall guide?
higglediepiggledie says:
Hi everyone... I'm a newcomer to RTM....
Can anyone enlighten me on the comparative uses/advantages of tags versus lists?
I have spent more than 2 hours reading all the definitions and how to's...but no comparisons in the context of how to get organized....!:-(
I understand the tags are great for creating smart lists...and multiple tags for one item...
buttt..
then what is the purpose of having lists?
How do they compare....and how should they integrate?
For eg. should I have my phonecalls in ALL tasks tagged as 'To Call' - or have a List called 'To Call' - or both?
I have a need for structure ...and wonder how to list 'task Projects' .... On a list called Projects? Then each project needs its own sub lists......and so on...How best to present this?
Does anyone have any insights...?
And ..
is there some kind of a guide book on how to use this software to join the ranks of the organized? I feel the need for not just segmented functional intros..but the smartest way of putting all the pieces together....
Is there by chance a super dooper organized RTM user out there who is interested in giving some coaching on this by skype or something?
If so you can reach me at gmail!
Can anyone enlighten me on the comparative uses/advantages of tags versus lists?
I have spent more than 2 hours reading all the definitions and how to's...but no comparisons in the context of how to get organized....!:-(
I understand the tags are great for creating smart lists...and multiple tags for one item...
buttt..
then what is the purpose of having lists?
How do they compare....and how should they integrate?
For eg. should I have my phonecalls in ALL tasks tagged as 'To Call' - or have a List called 'To Call' - or both?
I have a need for structure ...and wonder how to list 'task Projects' .... On a list called Projects? Then each project needs its own sub lists......and so on...How best to present this?
Does anyone have any insights...?
And ..
is there some kind of a guide book on how to use this software to join the ranks of the organized? I feel the need for not just segmented functional intros..but the smartest way of putting all the pieces together....
Is there by chance a super dooper organized RTM user out there who is interested in giving some coaching on this by skype or something?
If so you can reach me at gmail!
I'm as interested as you to hear specifics on how users are using lists versus tags in the real world! Lots of users have shared examples in the Tips & Tricks section of our forum.
In general, though, you pointed to one of the big differences: a task always resides in only 1 list, but it can have multiple tags. This allows you to view tasks from multiple lists that have a common thread ("ToCall", for example).
Hope that helps!
In general, though, you pointed to one of the big differences: a task always resides in only 1 list, but it can have multiple tags. This allows you to view tasks from multiple lists that have a common thread ("ToCall", for example).
Hope that helps!
(closed account) says:
I am a new user to RTM so over time I may change the way I use it, however at the moment I have it set up as follows;
Lists;
Work, Home, Garden, Shopping List, Inbox, Sent, All Tasks.
Lists 'sort of' represent "Contexts" ala GTD.
Tasks get added to lists as appropriate for the "context" in which they belong or I will be doing them.
Tags;
I use tags to identify projects, I don't have many projects on the go at any one time so I don't have lots of tags.
Currently I have one tag called "livingdining-room" (in which I am about to change the fireplace, re-decorate, change the curtains, carpets and furniture etc). I will have tasks in my "Home" list and in my "Shopping List" list for this project, as appropriate.
However, if I want to see all the tasks for this project I simply click on the tag "livingdining-room" in the task cloud and all the tasks for that tag (project) are displayed.
Hope this helps - Martin.
Lists;
Work, Home, Garden, Shopping List, Inbox, Sent, All Tasks.
Lists 'sort of' represent "Contexts" ala GTD.
Tasks get added to lists as appropriate for the "context" in which they belong or I will be doing them.
Tags;
I use tags to identify projects, I don't have many projects on the go at any one time so I don't have lots of tags.
Currently I have one tag called "livingdining-room" (in which I am about to change the fireplace, re-decorate, change the curtains, carpets and furniture etc). I will have tasks in my "Home" list and in my "Shopping List" list for this project, as appropriate.
However, if I want to see all the tasks for this project I simply click on the tag "livingdining-room" in the task cloud and all the tasks for that tag (project) are displayed.
Hope this helps - Martin.
(closed account) says:
I have now sorted out a way to use RTM that really works for me.
Details here;
http://www.rememberthemilk.com/forums/tips/12941/
Hope this helps.
Details here;
http://www.rememberthemilk.com/forums/tips/12941/
Hope this helps.