Autofocus: Why I Like AF2 So Much Better Than AF1

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Why do I like Autofocus 2 (AF2) so much better than AF1?

  • I like the notion of one big list of tasks (instead of “pages” of tasks). I never really followed the concept of pages anyway, and there really isn’t a good page model for electronic lists such as Tasks in Microsoft Office Outlook.
  • Starting from the most recently-entered task each time and working backwards (instead of from the most oldest task and working forwards) helps give me more focus on tasks that may have a better chance of getting done now.
  • The “line” drawn after unactioned tasks each day helps me bring more clarity to lingering tasks that must be re-evaluated or dismissed outright.

I’m finding AF2 gives me a new sense of excitement and purpose about my tasks. (It’s more fun to track them, too!)