1MTD stand for The One Minute To-Do List, and it's a simple but powerful to-do list system that will get your workday and life under control. It's much simpler than MYN but will get you started quickly, and may serve all your needs.
To learn it, study the book of the same name: The One Minute To-Do List. Or better, take one of the self-paced video courses shown below.
This video course shows you how to use 1MTD right in the Tasks Module in Windows Desktop Outlook. Link to Email!
Learn MoreThis video course shows you how to apply 1MTD in Microsoft's latest To Do app, excellent for online and mobile use.
Learn MoreThis video course shows you how to get your to-dos in order right in the Gmail Window.
Learn MoreMYN adds features to track high volumes of tasks; if you list more than 100 tasks at a time, you need MYN.
This dramatically improves your handling of high task volumes.
it truly solves your in-box overload!
MYN (Master Your Now) is for very busy people with demanding workloads who are willing to study a bit more.
It is a powerful to-do list and e-mail management system that builds on 1MTD and extends it to control much higher volumes of e-mail and tasks. It's at the heart of Michael Linenberger's book Total Workday Control.
With Start Dates you can create follow-up tasks to track things you are waiting for, and can defer tasks till ready.
Learn MoreThis video course shows how you can use MYN right in the Outlook Tasks Module of Windows Desktop Outlook.
Learn MoreThis video course includes all of the MYN material above for Windows Desktop Outlook, and adds incredible techniques that will help you keep a near-empty inbox.
Learn MoreThis video course shows you how to apply MYN in the world's most popular to-do app: Todoist. Excellent for online and mobile use.
Learn MoreThis video course shows you how to apply MYN in the Mac's most popular to-do app: Things. Fantastic integration with Apple ecosystem & Mac.
Learn More"I'd tried other methodologies to master email overload and they fell short. Top down approaches just don't work. Michael's methodology is easy to understand and apply. It provides "stress relief" immediately. With practice, results continue to improve."
"It continues to amaze me how 1MTD has kept me organized and on track with all the crazy multiple tasks/frequent distractions that happen in an open-area customer service zone. I’m not constantly worried about tasks that fall through the cracks because they just don’t."
"I just had to let you know after struggling for a very long time with various GTD scenarios with MS Outlook, you have managed in minutes of the MYN Quick Start section, not only to let me take control but use a system that TOTALLY works for me. I am on Lesson 6 and look forward to finishing all the lessons."
"I have tried GTD, Franklin Covey, etc., and nothing has worked. This is the only system that has worked for me. I finally feel a sense of control over my days."
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Here are his primary books, ones that will help you learn more about his MYN and 1MTD systems
See All BooksAll about the 1MTD system. Get your free PDF copy here
All about applying MYN in Windows Desktop Outlook.
Michael's book about time management and achieving goals.
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