Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
AI is remarkably good at generating tasks for us, but it often creates "work bloat" or "slop", a mountain of tasks that are actually a complete waste of time.
In this video, I share a human-centric approach to auditing AI-generated workflows using Todoist and the Time Sector System.
Learn how to act as the "manager" for your AI tools, cutting through the noise of 28+ generated tasks to focus only on what actually moves the needle.
Key takeaway: Just because AI can generate it doesn't mean you have the time to do it. It’s time to regain agency over your to-do list.
See how the Time Sector System can help you:
carl-pullein.thinkific.com/courses/the-time-sector-course
Timestamps
00:00 - The rise of AI-generated "work bloat"
00:39 - Why you must audit your AI tasks
01:14 - Experiment: Using Gemini to build a blog workflow
02:47 - Step 1: Cleaning formatting with Ulysses
03:59 - Step 2: Importing tasks into Todoist
05:03 - Using Board View to curate your list
05:47 - Managing AI like an "over-eager employee"
07:22 - Integrating with the Time Sector System
08:34 - Gaining clarity on "This Week" vs. "Next Month"
09:39 - Maintaining human agency in the AI era
Learn the basics of productivity in 45 minutes for free.
👉 tinyurl.com/3snsshzz
Get Todoist here:
tinyurl.com/mv7syux8
AI is remarkably good at generating tasks for us, but it often creates "work bloat" or "slop", a mountain of tasks that are actually a complete waste of time.
In this video, I share a human-centric approach to auditing AI-generated workflows using Todoist and the Time Sector System.
Learn how to act as the "manager" for your AI tools, cutting through the noise of 28+ generated tasks to focus only on what actually moves the needle.
Key takeaway: Just because AI can generate it doesn't mean you have the time to do it. It’s time to regain agency over your to-do list.
See how the Time Sector System can help you:
carl-pullein.thinkific.com/courses/the-time-sector-course
Timestamps
00:00 - The rise of AI-generated "work bloat"
00:39 - Why you must audit your AI tasks
01:14 - Experiment: Using Gemini to build a blog workflow
02:47 - Step 1: Cleaning formatting with Ulysses
03:59 - Step 2: Importing tasks into Todoist
05:03 - Using Board View to curate your list
05:47 - Managing AI like an "over-eager employee"
07:22 - Integrating with the Time Sector System
08:34 - Gaining clarity on "This Week" vs. "Next Month"
09:39 - Maintaining human agency in the AI era
Learn the basics of productivity in 45 minutes for free.
👉 tinyurl.com/3snsshzz
Get Todoist here:
tinyurl.com/mv7syux8
