For about 10+ years now, OmniFocus has been my productivity power tool of choice. I don't use it for everything. The Reminders app on my phone is what I use for shared lists with my wife, and for basic reminders to take the trash out, etc. OmniFocus is the tool I go to for high stakes projects, and it tends to stay in storage until I need it.
Think of a samurai pulling the old sword, wrapped in silk, out of storage, or an old gun slinger pulling his nickel plated six-shooters out from the chest under the bed. I reluctantly reinstall OmniFocus because it means that I'm about to take on something big, but I smile as the loading bar progresses thinking about previous victories. OmniFocus, my old friend.
Key features of OmniFocus that are important to me for Ed.D. completion.
- It is a fast and localized app that has online sync and backup. Backup is key.
- I have the ability to organize items into folders, projects, subprojects. I can lay out items in the way that I think. I can reorganize easily.
- Each item can have its own attached notes and files. Whenever I think about an item or if a professor gives verbal directions on an item, I can take notes and attach screenshots for future reference. Nothing gets lost.
