Recently, I shared how to implement redundancy in note systems through folders, tags, links, note naming, timestamps, and other methods to improve system reliability and discover unexpected connections. In fact, the theme of this article—starting tasks early—is essentially redundancy manifested in the time dimension .
This article stems from my recent experience preparing and presenting a research topic for a seminar. While traveling and listening to music, I reflected on the entire process from accumulating ideas two months in advance to preparing the presentation a week before. This process perfectly illustrates the theme of this article—starting early . Therefore, I want to introduce this process and explain how to apply the strategy of starting early in task management.
In modern life, we often face various tasks and challenges. Whether it’s work projects, meeting preparations, or daily chores, how to effectively manage these tasks has become an issue we must address. In this article, I want to share a task management strategy that I’ve found very effective in practice: starting early.
Practical Case of Starting Early
Recently, I had the opportunity to give a presentation at a seminar. The process from the initial idea to the final presentation lasted about two months. This process well demonstrates the application and value of the “starting early” strategy.
Initial Stage: The Birth of an Idea
About two months ago, during a group meeting, a colleague mentioned that a seminar in our field would be held in two months and suggested that someone from our group could present on FMU-based co-simulation. Considering the co-simulation framework I had developed during my doctoral studies, which applied FMU technology, I proposed sharing my experience. Of course, the underlying consideration was also that it would benefit my next career step; otherwise, given that I had five or six projects running simultaneously, I wouldn’t have wanted to present at the seminar.
During the meeting itself, I recorded a simple presentation outline, including the main content and angles I wanted to cover . After the meeting, I organized this note slightly and created a reminder in my calendar to start preparing the presentation about a month before the presentation .
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