Forster's List

A simple todo list based on David Forster's "Autofocus Time Management" methodology.

You can learn all about David Forster's way of doing todos on his website. http://markforster.squarespace.com/autofocus-system/

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Installing the Application

• Forster's List is build on the awesome Meteor JavaScript Application Platform. So, first download and install Meteor on your computer.

• Next download and extract the forsters-list-master zip file.

• Update the email settings. In order to get started and register an account Forster's list needs to be able to send email confirmations. Navigate into the forsters-list directory and open the settings.json file using your favorite text editor. The values needed are self explanatory. If your don't have a smtp server you can sign up for free on (http://mailgun.com)

• Open a terminal window, change into the forsters-list-master directory and run meteor.

  meteor run --settings.json

• Open you browser http://localhost:3000

NOTE: You need to create a login first. Click the "Sign in/Join" link to create your account. Once you created an account and have logged in you are ready to get started.

A Short Introduction to using Forster's List

To learn about the methodology visit Mark Forster's website

• Forster's list is implemented as one long list of todos.
• It provides a space for completed tasks and ideas. That's it.

Getting started

Start by adding your todos.

A word of caution: Only add "to do" items and not events. Events have a date/time for when something is or has to happen. Events should be added to a calendar app, preferably with a reminder set so you don't miss them.

Here is the basic workflow. Assuming you have a list of todos

• Read through your list of open items without taking action.
• Have a second, slower read through your list until one item stands out. Click on the item to focus in.
• Work on that item for as long as you like.
  • If you did not finish the todo, mark it as "Done". It will be moved to the bottom of the list.
  • If you finished the todo click "Close!" - Congratulations! The completed task is closed and moved under the "Done" tab.
• Rinse and repeat this process.
• If you run over an item that just does not want to get done. Don't keep it in the list, but mark it as "Dissed" or move it to the ideas section.

I strongly recommend reading through David Forster's instructions before getting to involved with the Forster's List Application.