Columns is a list manager.
Not a task
manager.
Ok, you can use lists for tasks but it's more than that.
List manager is an app for organizing lists, obviously. Why lists? Who even cares?
Those guys are:
Those guys are:
Keep three and only three lists: a Todo List, a Watch List, and a Later List. The more into lists you are, the more important this is.
Mark Andreesen
Co-founder of a16z
My method of list making is not to make a single list per project, but rather to make a series of lists that help me define it as it goes.
Adam Savage
Co-host of the MythBusters
I have always lived my life by making lists. These vary from lists of people to call, lists of ideas, lists of companies to set up, lists of people who can make things happen. Each day I work through these lists, and that sequence of calls propels me forward.
Richard Branson
Founder of Virgin Group
Make a lot of lists. Make sure to get the important sh*t done. Don’t waste time on stupid shit.
Sam Altman
CEO OpenAI
My way of working is to beat an idea into a list of bullets. The bullets are short, but they give me enough to see the rough shape & structure…
Duncan Jones
Film Director
Yeah, they don't endorse Columns 😬. At least they are into lists.
Lists are great for organizing things and see the big picture. It's perfect for planning, tracking, noting, managing and thinking.
It is like mind maps but organized in a linear, columns structure.
Ok, examples:
Make a list of movies you want to see
Maybe it's not the best example, but the screenshot is good looking.
Create a roadmap for your project
Planning is the thing for lists, you can overview all stages and see the big picture.
Put all your recipes together
Yeah, we're trying to pretend that it's for real life too.
Organize teamwork
Lists are the great way to track the progress. Task manager 🤥.
Write a novel
Use lists to outline chapters, track character arcs, and keep your creative process organized.
Make broadcast schedule for a podcast
Plan your weekly keto diet
Make a checklist for recuring project
Manage hyring
List all of pokemons
Plan your wedding tables
And so on!
Use Columns Responsibly.