Now, I know what you are going to say, “what is Autofocus?” Well, you are just going to have to listen to the podcast to find out. So rather than tell you what it is and how to use it, I figured that I’d give you a little taste of how Autofocus has benefited me over the time I’ve used it.
Stress
The first and foremost benefit of using Autofocus is the drastic reduction in stress. Personally, purging everything from my mind and putting onto paper in an actionable format is a life-saver. Unlike GTD, I know where all of my tasks are at all times, and I know that I’ll never miss a task because I am constantly scanning over my list.
Creativity
Unlike other productivity methods, Autofocus really lends itself to creativity. In fact, my new podcast would not exist had it not been for Autofocus. Putting together a Podcast is a big ordeal, and Autofocus makes it a lot easier to handle in addition to all of the other things that you are doing.
Simplicity
I have a feeling that I am ADHD. That being the case, the simpler things are, the more likely I am going to stick with them and find them useful. Autofocus doesn’t require a planner or any fancy tools. In fact, you can use it with just about anything. That’s why I love it so much. Not to mention, I don’t need to spend an hour setting it everyday. It’s good-to-go right from the start.
Summary
Autofocus rocks! I’ve seen a huge increase in productivity and creativity as a result of using the system.
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