Getting Started with Things 3 in 15 minutes

[@PeterAkkies]

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[@Jay-lw4hx]

I know that you have a course and need to monetize the great insights that you have but you have really provided a great overview to us for free. I can't thank you enough.

[@tonytowson8384]

I have had trouble comprehending most of video on tech type stuff people expect you to understand what they already know. You make it plain & simple to follow. I had as many 40 employees & always likes the GTD approach probably looked a 100 or so over the years. It only maters what you say if the other person understands it. Thank You

[@valeriocostilla3232]

This is the best video on Things

[@JunaidKhan-em8nh]

You're a good teacher my friend. Keep it up!

[@dezdurham]

Great Tutorial! Thanks Peter

[@davep6603]

Appreciate the video! I already had things for iPhone and iPad, but watching this gave me a sense of how good this app looks and works on the Mac, so I bought the Mac version as well. Thanks again!

[@realjay247]

I use Things Three all the time and it really organises my busy life. Your video was both informative and enjoyable and it showed me some great tips I had not yet discovered. Thank you.

[@frankvet1]

So well explained... after so many videos, you put things in a way I can understand to get started. I'm sure I can take it from here. Thank you.

[@corysimek]

Great video I have been thinking of switching to Things. Best takeaway even after years of using different personal planning systems, was your comment about misusing deadlines.

[@chinchorrero]

Thanks Peter now I know how to use Thing 3 (I have been using the app for a long time WRONG) I love how simple and clear the video tutorial was

[@jasonhogge9829]

Hi Peter, this is a really great video. Thanks for taking the time to explain how to get the most from Things 3.

[@anthonywall1228]

I thought about getting Things 3 because I heard so much about it. But after watching this video, which was a good video. I realized that this is nothing different than what I'm already doing with calendars and reminders on my iPhone and Note 9.

[@banakula]

Thank you. I can’t wait to get started. I have so many projects in the next few months that I’m overwhelmed.

[@striker262]

I am new to the Apple Eco System and only have an iPhone. I’m currently using Reminders and Apple Notes. Do you believe it makes sense to use This 3 without a Mac? I enjoy all the functionality you show in your channel. 😊

[@maestro256]

Thanks, man! I make difficult choice between Apple reminders, Any.do, TickTick and Things3. And I choose Things 3, it's best even for it's price (one-time payment) You did great work. I've found your channel when I searched best ways to use Notion.

[@anshulkummar]

Thanks Peter! loved it and I have been using Things 3 for the last 18 months now.

[@maxjimenez1430]

I just bought Things 3. Awesome video!! Thank you! FYI I just bought your course!!!

[@nikkkishrillls]

Best video on things I have found so far! My brain needed this to wrap my head around the app before purchasing

[@PeterAkkies]

Nice! Glad you liked it. If you’d like to build a complete workflow using Things 3, check out my course. learn.peterakkies.net/things-course

[@akramobada]

@@PeterAkkies what if the person doesnt have ios platform , I just have windows platform and android phone what's the alternative , could u make a video about it

[@cameroncohenrealestate]

Thank you!!! Great starter guide I am loving this app

[@MrRanggong]

Thanks for the vid. I had never heard of this app but needed to get organized. downloaded it and I like it a lot.

[@mrsshenker15]

Thank you. - your videos helped me narrow down 4 GTD apps! Super helpful

[@jonodesilva]

AMAZING video man! helped me with my personal life and my business!!!

[@James7104]

Do you still use Apple Reminders or exclusively Things? If together, can you give some insights how you use them together? Thank you.

[@emilywillard]

Thank you Peter. This was a really helpful and simple summary of where to begin.

[@ranjana_tn]

Excellent video, Peter! Thank you for creating it. The walkthrough was super simple to follow and implement. Now I have Things set up!

[@warspaniel]

I'm just getting started with Things 3, and so far I really like it. I haven't been able to find a feature for habit-tracking. Is there such a feature in Things, or is there a technique that you would recommend be used for habit-tracking in Things?

[@anianowak6232]

Thank you. That really helped me

[@brigitakrista2127]

researching more about things 3 since i've always been a pen and paper planner, and this video is really helpful! you explained things in a very understandable manner. thank you!

[@MrVictrex]

Best things 3 tutorial ever, thank you so much!

[@wisalabughalia555]

Great video Peter. Thank you for sharing your knowledge I was lost!

[@epicstark990]

Bro, good stuff. Keep up the good work!

[@vibrantly50]

Brand new as. An adult (over 65) with ADHD…hoping this app will help!

[@Toasted5Head]

Really liked this video! Thanks for putting everything into simple terms! I feel like I have a much better understanding of how to effectively use this app!

[@mimieren5890]

Super helpful! Thank you.

[@naugordon]

Good job with this video. It makes me almost want to buy the app. I just wished they had a 7 day trial so I can see if it works for me.

[@garsett]

EXCELLENT INTRODUCTION, my vegan friend. 😊

[@Xtremzer0]

Fantastic video Peter! Very thorough and helpful!

[@jockejohansson3741]

Great inspiration, thanks Peter

[@moresuperiorwear]

Well explained and planned out video. You should get paid by the app company for this one for sure.

[@PeterAkkies]

Thank you! You’re welcome to suggest that to Cultured Code. 😉

[@moresuperiorwear]

@@PeterAkkies Who are they? The owners of the app?

[@user-dl1tq]

Thank you, amazing explanation!

[@catheepoulsen7598]

I've probably had the Things app for 8 or more years, but there's so much I'm still not utilizing. Thank you so much Peter for your clear simple explanations. I really want to learn how to set up a template. You did that on another video but it just was too fast. I'll check out some of your other free resources.

[@MrLardyOne]

Very helpful video, Thank You

[@darshantsdarshan1]

Perfect video newBie!

[@aztecfilms]

Just getting started with Things 3, and this video was super helpful. Thank you! Also, I’m vegan as well. 🌱👍🏽

[@crishanabanana]

I love that Things3 can sync with Reminders and iCal; can it also sync with Notes? The reason I ask is that my husband and I share some notes to stay in sync with each other, for example, our grocery list. If my husband does NOT use Things3, is it possible for me to sync a grocery list in Notes to a list in Things3?

[@PeterAkkies]

No, there is no syncing between Apple Notes and Things 3.

[@gooodpeter]

Hi Peter. A great introduction! Short simple question in particular issue. - Repeatable payments (every month) If I make payment earlier than the set up date I don’t have possibility to check box (done) What am I make wrong? Any advice?

[@myname5452]

thank you for this tutorial, great use of my time

[@mauriciogomez9318]

Awesome content Peter!! Kudos for your work, it's inspiring and so good to implement!! THANK YOU! :)

[@douglaswiddows2088]

Great video Peter, Really entertaining and I think that ill be getting into this things 3 shit pretty soon, Keep the quality up and you will go far my friend

[@pjaiprak]

very helpful. thanks!

[@bartoszwogorka]

Well explained. Thanks for that. I've just started with Things 3 and started to move my tasks from Nozbe and then... Boom! Where are the attachments?! How do you deal with that? I tried workflow with iCloud link but most attachments I have are actually screenshots and it does not make sense to keep them as files.

[@PeterAkkies]

I don’t usually find myself needing to attach files to tasks. If I have a file, I just put it in the relevant, organized place on my hard drive, and grab it there if I need it.

[@jefffairchild1854]

4:00 I've been wanting to get my tooth fixed since the dentist didn't do it the way I wanted. But it doesn't hurt, and so there is no deadline. I've already put it off for 2 weeks. My other work stuff has taken priority since I need to start making money asap. How long am I going to put of my dental visit? How do I set a deadline for that sort of thing or prioritize it?

[@PeterAkkies]

Good question. That’s not the sort of thing a task manager will help you with. At some point, you just have to decide to do it. Task managers can’t prioritize for you!

[@Shakez777]

Hey Peter, Nice video, could you please guide how you use Things 3 with Calendar App like TimeTree

[@fpatel7772]

fyi - if you're looking to test Things 3 first - their website offers a 15 day free trial on mac.

[@999loaderu]

Ehrenmann. Danke für das Video!

[@The12thSeahorse]

Is there a monthly view?

[@andrebichara91]

Excelente vídeo!! Impressionante como você explica de uma forma objetiva! Eu estava muito confuso com o app, comecei a usar ontem. Mas tenho certeza que após essa aula, meu problema estará resolvido! Valeu!!

[@digwillhachi]

good info, and now I know about vegan climbing shoes.

[@PeterAkkies]

Yessss!

[@j3jenkins]

How do you handle tasks you've delegated to someone else in Things? That's the one thing I can't make work in this software. In ToDoist, I use a waiting tag and then use a Filter to grab the work tasks that I'm waiting on other people for today. I also have a Filter for ALL the current work tasks I'm waiting on someone else for. How is this possible in Things? Doesn't seem like it's set up for that, but more for personal management only. thoughts? Thank you!!

[@PeterAkkies]

Yes, Things is primarily for personal task management. But you can create a “waiting for” tag or a “delegated” tag. For example, you might have a task like “share meeting agenda with the team” with a “waiting for” tag assigned; in the task’s note, you could write something like “waiting for Jack to send me agenda items”.

[@j3jenkins]

@@PeterAkkies thank you for taking the time to reply and offer your advice. I really appreciate that! The issue with that approach is i need the tasks that are ‘waiting’ to leave me Today view because at that point i can no longer actively work on them until the person completes their task. If i have to wade through the 20-30 total tasks that i have each day between items i need to actually complete vs the ones I’m waiting on others to complete, using the task manager becomes unwieldy; i waste time trying to figure out what i actually need to do. Does that make sense? I need those waiting for tasks to be stored in a separate location that i can review when I’m able to. Any ideas in Things? In ToDoist i use filters. But this app is much prettier and would like to use it if it can accommodate more of a manager’s workflow, which is the workflow i have.

[@Mauzwauz1978]

Can you copy and paste certain projecttasks? And can you have Calender reminders updated to Tasks without re-typing it in Things 3?

[@PeterAkkies]

Yes and no. :)

[@realjay247]

As a regular user and big fan of Things 3, I have followed your great videos on using task managers an found them excellent. Could I ask though, when you create an area on Things 3, what is the small square box next to the area? If you press it, it changes. Any ideas?

[@PeterAkkies]

I think you’re referring to the icon that denotes an area. The icon changes when you collapse an area in the sidebar.

[@realjay247]

@@PeterAkkies thank you for clarifying that Peter

[@karleneellsworth3187]

Nice intro. Thanks

[@anynyguedes9134]

Reeeeeeeally good!

[@fadizbook]

Very informative video Peter. Right on point! And very easy to follow Can u please show how to use Notion where it actually makes sense and how to use it before getting crazy... Love from pakistan

[@shephardphoto7352]

Thanks! One thing I learned is projects can be completed - areas are never completed.

[@garypritchard5836]

Enjoyed your video but I did not see the link at the bottom of this video for your Learn Things 3 video you spoke about. Also the link for the “Free weekly review cheat sheet” did not work (was not clickable)

[@PeterAkkies]

Hey Gary. On my computer, the links are working just fine. On what device are you?

[@garypritchard5836]

Sorry, It was a MacBook issue, I closed the video and reopened and the links were working fine. Thanks!

[@dance.dance.dance.]

Steps: 1. tasks 2. any priority/deadlines? 3. categorise the tasks 4. does the task contain two or more subtasks? if so, then the task is a "project"

[@alessiobulfaro]

Really helpful, but I have difficult into organize my areas...It’s correct to create a “Personal” area, for to-dos and project that are for my personal life only? It’s very difficult to find the right areas to create... Thanks for the help!

[@PeterAkkies]

Don’t overthink it. You can start with “Admin & Finances”, “Health”, “Home”, “Relationships”, and “Work”. Try that for a few weeks. If one area becomes too full, split it upz

[@alessiobulfaro]

Peter Akkies really thanks for the help, I’m watching all your videos on things!

[@edssszy]

Hi. Will you get notifications (lock screen) on things you need to be reminded of in a specific date and time? Thanks.

[@PeterAkkies]

Yes, if you set a reminder you'll set it for a specific time, and Things will send you a notification. As long as you give Things permission to send notifications to your lock screen, it will do that.

[@rezendenetto]

Is there any way to view or filter only the tasks that have not been assigned to an Area yet?

[@PeterAkkies]

If you haven’t assigned them to a date, they’ll show up at the top under Anytime.

[@Gjermund-Sivertsen]

Great video. There is a big issue for me with Things3: No task duration and ability to plan the day where it shows up in a timeline. Or is it? I just switched from Omnifocus3 to Sorted3.. not an affiliate for any of them btw

[@PeterAkkies]

That is indeed not possible in OmniFocus or in Things. Although in OmniFocus you *could* use the defer date in that way-but it probably won't do what you want. Sounds like Sorted is just the app you want.

[@Gjermund-Sivertsen]

Peter Akkies thanks. Actually, it seems like I will end up using TickTick. Very good for planning your day/week and set estimates on each task. OmniFocus is great but too complex. Spending more time setting up perspectives and less time doing the work with OF. However: OF is very addictive, and I find myself fiddling around with the app, even if I know that I will not use it. Like a hobby

[@helioalmeida8217]

F1 fan! LOL That was a CRAAAZY GP.

[@frankdamelio7175]

How do i assign tasks to other people?

[@Joshancy]

quality content!

[@Mr.C0ffee]

WhY is the #3 shown at the end of the phrase buying a pair of climbing shoes?

[@Patrick76399]

Do you think the Today feature should be organized by hour? If we can pick a day then why can’t we pick a time of day since logically every todo will be done at some point in time during the day whether the user chooses so or not?

[@PeterAkkies]

No, it should not. Things is a task manager, not a time manager. To manage your time, you’re better off using your calendar, which is designed to manage your time.

[@BrixsDNAfortnite]

Good video. Your definitely moving your "KZbin needle" =)

[@Patrick76399]

So “When” is for when you want to start a todo and a deadline is for when you want to finish it?

[@Patrick76399]

How is “when you plan to do the task” different than ”when you want to start a todo”? For example, if a student has a school project wouldn’t they use the “When?” feature to pick a date for when they want to start it?

[@PeterAkkies]

@@Patrick76399 Some of my comments got lost, so I'll comment again here: I see "when" as when I plan to not only start but also *complete* the task. If the task is too big to complete in one work session, then I like to break it down into parts.

[@kathleenfee3524]

hi - do you have a video just for the mobile app?

[@PeterAkkies]

No, but the Things mobile app is almost identical to the macOS app.

[@techychef]

would love to hear your take on clickup? been using Omni more, and my trial is almost over.. omnifocus vs things??

[@PeterAkkies]

Hey Tony, I took a look at Clickup, but it looks to be aimed at teams more than individual people. For now I'm focusing on personal project-based task managers.

[@jonpowell8503]

Put of interest what are vegan climbing shoes made of?

[@PeterAkkies]

Umm. Ha. Good question. Some kind of fake leather, but what that’s made of... I am not a materials expert!

[@climbingpsychologist]

Bro, let's go bouldering haha

[@torontopropertyshoppe]

How do I save edits? I made an error to a task name, and when I make the change, it never saves. Same goes for new tasks - I add in a new task to repeat daily, and it never saves.

[@stehlealexander]

Thing 3 or Omnifocus 3 ? I just want one ;-)

[@PeterAkkies]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGKbg2t9f9-BZ9E 😉

[@kimcramer]

I have a weird thing that keeps popping up. I keep seeing in the list of projects something called “later project”? It has a few smaller overlapping circles in front of it and then the title says 1 later project. Any idea what this is?

[@PeterAkkies]

Hey Kimberly. No idea, actually, never noticed anything like that. I would ask the folks at Cultured Code.

[@ahmedfarrag17]

An important question (for me)! I see that when you create a new task you can put a comment/note about that task, so IS THERE a characters limit for those notes? I am asking because for some tasks I want to put very detailed information about them and I may find myself typing a lot! so is there a maximum number of letters that you can insert there? thank you!

[@PeterAkkies]

Not sure whether there is a limit. But if you want to keep your notes for later, just put them in a proper notes app.

[@ahmedfarrag17]

@@PeterAkkies Yes..there is! I contacted the development team and they said the limit is 40.000 characters. Yes, you are right! It is better to use a note taking app for that reason but I thought it would be awesome if I could use Things for taking specific notes, combined with the task management feature. But anyway..thank you for responding! I appreciate it

[@devdotm]

I don't see how this is much different than Apple reminders... which is free

[@emipro_0110]

Oh No. Reminders is more basic but works well with Siri. Reminders is good for reminding you thinks, but for people who have to do lots of thing, specially big projects, it isn't as convenient as Things.

[@rezendenetto]

How to delete all THINGS 3 tasks and projects at once?

[@PeterAkkies]

I don’t think you can, but you can delete each area and project and that will also delete the tasks within them.

[@emmgeevideo]

It would have been nice to see what happens “tomorrow” if you don’t finish all of the “today” items.

[@christianmarriott2983]

Any items not completed remain on the Today list. I have been using this more as an active list with items in order of priority. (The 'Today' label is a bit restrictive if taken literally at least for me)

[@xelhuajosephcoronaperez3531]

wtf no windows support or web??? 🤬 i was so into it

[@rubenxmateus]

His plants watching this 👀

[@PeterAkkies]

Hehehe. Sadly, that plant passed away recently… I put it in a place without enough light. 😬

[@karimkopra]

wait ....its not a free app ?!

[@axea4554]

worth to mention that all of that assumes you don't have ADHD if u have it is lil bit more complicated

[@rmars9712]

Ok the very first thing that doesnt work is to make a note, if I type it comes in the search box. I spend now 15 minutes how to make a list, maybe you should consider explaining more steps instead of just jumping over items you are familiair with, just a thought

[@mathes8300]

vegan shoes.............