Looking for a productivity, or 'getting things done' app

[esvee]

Seems my requirements for the app I'm looking for aren't standard fare, so I'm hoping I can describe it here and someone will point me in the right direction.

1. I'd like to be able to hit a hotkey, and make a quick note. Something to remember to do, or something to be added to a list. It gets saved in the app, I can organize it later.

2. I'd like to be able to organize things by projects and actions, much like omnifocus. But I'd like more freedom in the tree. For example, I'm moving to pittsburgh. I'd like to be able to create a project that is 'moving to pittsburgh' followed by an action that is 'things to pack' which I can add a list to. My understanding of omnifocus is I can only do that if I attach an external file.

3. Non-invasive. I tried yojimbo, which seems to have a handful of things I like, but it had this annoying file tab jabbing into my desktop, which I had to turn off. I also have to use Dock Dodger to remove it from my dock.

It looks like I need a merging of omnifocus and yojimbo...

Anyway, while I toy around with myriads of productivity apps, does anyone have any suggestions?

 

[techlover828]

try iProcrastinate, not exactly what you're looking for, but it's a great app.

 

[xUKHCx]

Can't Omnifocus do all of this or am I getting confused with what you are actually trying to do, for example:

 

[sushi]

Can't Omnifocus do all of this or am I getting confused with what you are actually trying to do, for example

I am thinking the same thing.

Anyhow, OmniFocus rocks. Nice sync ability with your desktop as well.

 

[Stike]

Have you checked out "Things" already?

Not sure if it already does everything you would expect, but its a "free" limited release (might call it beta) until it is done.

I am using it and am pretty happy with that.

http://culturedcode.com

 

[esvee]

Can't Omnifocus do all of this or am I getting confused with what you are actually trying to do, for example:

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I've thought of that approach and I think it'll do just fine, now I just wish there was a system hotkey that would let me add actions on a whim.

 

[sushi]

I've thought of that approach and I think it'll do just fine, now I just wish there was a system hotkey that would let me add actions on a whim.

Bring OmniFocus to the front window.

Hit Return.

Type in your task.

 

[xUKHCx]

Bring OmniFocus to the front window.

Hit Return.

Type in your task.

Or there is the Hot key preferences option that is system wide. Omnifocus - Preferences - General - Quick Entry Shortcut

 

[esvee]

Or there is the Hot key preferences option that is system wide. Omnifocus - Preferences - General - Quick Entry Shortcut

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Wow. Alright, now I feel silly. Blame omnifocus for not including that in their intro video. Thanks!

 

[sushi]

Or there is the Hot key preferences option that is system wide. Omnifocus - Preferences - General - Quick Entry Shortcut.

Thanks!

I'm such a n00b with OmniFocus.

Wow. Alright, now I feel silly. Blame omnifocus for not including that in their intro video. Thanks!

Many features to explore.

 

[Ol!ver]

You can do what you're wanting to do. Something like this?

Project called 'Rent a house', task in there called 'Combine bank accounts' with a child task for 'speak to bank about......'

Think that's the same idea as you're after.

 

[mysterytramp]

Have you checked out "Things" already?

Not sure if it already does everything you would expect, but its a "free" limited release (might call it beta) until it is done.

Things adds an entry to the "Services" menu ... unsure how to make it a hotkey ...