Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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One of the most frequent questions I get asked about the Time Sector system is: if you're not managing your projects in your task manager, where or how do you manage them?
In this video, I want to give you an update on how I manage projects using the Time Sector System and making full use of my digital notes.
I’ll take you through the exact steps of a recent project—updating my "Time Based Productivity System" into the "Quiet Productivity Method"—and show you why this method works far better than trying to manage everything in a traditional to-do list.
You'll see how I structure my project notes, from centralising folder links to categorising next actions and keeping focused using collapsible subheadings.
I also introduce a new addition to my project template: the project log. This simple section lets you instantly see what you did the last time you worked on a project, making it easier to pick up where you left off or provide an update to a boss or client.
You don't need expensive tools or complicated charts, just a system that works.
If you want to go deeper into the Time Sector system, check out the videos linked below!
🔗 Resources Mentioned:
• Original Video on Project Management: youtu.be/YJZkYNlp_bA?si=216Qlv7RFLntSxU0
• Deep Dive into the Time Sector System: youtu.be/gfcKbCwXIWw?si=q1UhX9SjvN_tRrK9
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Where do you manage projects?
00:26 - What is the Time Sector System?
01:24 - My tool of choice: Why I stick with Evernote
02:12 - Structuring a project note: Links and Folders
03:19 - Next Actions & Phase management
04:11 - Staying focused with collapsible subheadings
04:45 - NEW: Why you need a Project Log
06:20 - Starting projects on paper
07:23 - Connecting Evernote to Todoist
08:21 - Keeping reference and meeting notes organised
08:40 - Outro & What to watch next
Learn the basics of productivity in 45 minutes for free.
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Get Todoist here:
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Join the Quiet Productivity Method Programme here ↓
carl-pullein.thinkific.com/courses/quiet_productivity-method
One of the most frequent questions I get asked about the Time Sector system is: if you're not managing your projects in your task manager, where or how do you manage them?
In this video, I want to give you an update on how I manage projects using the Time Sector System and making full use of my digital notes.
I’ll take you through the exact steps of a recent project—updating my "Time Based Productivity System" into the "Quiet Productivity Method"—and show you why this method works far better than trying to manage everything in a traditional to-do list.
You'll see how I structure my project notes, from centralising folder links to categorising next actions and keeping focused using collapsible subheadings.
I also introduce a new addition to my project template: the project log. This simple section lets you instantly see what you did the last time you worked on a project, making it easier to pick up where you left off or provide an update to a boss or client.
You don't need expensive tools or complicated charts, just a system that works.
If you want to go deeper into the Time Sector system, check out the videos linked below!
🔗 Resources Mentioned:
• Original Video on Project Management: youtu.be/YJZkYNlp_bA?si=216Qlv7RFLntSxU0
• Deep Dive into the Time Sector System: youtu.be/gfcKbCwXIWw?si=q1UhX9SjvN_tRrK9
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Where do you manage projects?
00:26 - What is the Time Sector System?
01:24 - My tool of choice: Why I stick with Evernote
02:12 - Structuring a project note: Links and Folders
03:19 - Next Actions & Phase management
04:11 - Staying focused with collapsible subheadings
04:45 - NEW: Why you need a Project Log
06:20 - Starting projects on paper
07:23 - Connecting Evernote to Todoist
08:21 - Keeping reference and meeting notes organised
08:40 - Outro & What to watch next
Learn the basics of productivity in 45 minutes for free.
👉 tinyurl.com/3snsshzz
Get Todoist here:
tinyurl.com/mv7syux8
