In this episode of the Get Shit Done in IT podcast, Michael Seidl discusses the concept of a 'Single Source of Shit' for managing tasks and productivity. He emphasizes the importance of mindset over tools, the necessity of having a complete system for task management, and the significance of planning and scheduling tasks effectively. Michael shares his personal experiences with various tools and stresses that everything must be included in the system for it to work effectively.

Takeaways
A single source of shit means everything you have to do needs to be in one place.
Don't start with the tool; start with the mindset.
Learn the workflow and bring that mindset into your daily routine.
Everything needs to be stored in the single source of shit.
You need to put 100% into the system for it to work.
Your calendar is what you have to do; nothing else will be done.
If you miss something, migrate to a different tool.
The feeling of having everything under control is powerful.
Plan everything out of your single source of shit.
Go all in or leave it; 95% will cause more stress.

Sound Bites
"Everything needs to be planned."
"The tool will follow that process."
"Go all in or leave it."

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Single Source of Shit
01:26 Choosing the Right Tool for Your Workflow
04:32 Establishing a Mindset for Productivity
07:30 The Importance of a Complete System
10:46 Planning and Scheduling Tasks Effectively