The task management notebook
Get your
things done.
Write tasks by hand when being present matters. Mark what you finish yourself, transfer the rest to your app, and delegate with full accountability. Paper and digital, each doing what it does best.
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Tips for getting more out of the notebook
No spam. Just practical ideas on combining paper and digital to get things done without dropping the ball.
The notebook
Pages built for real work
Four page types, one consistent column system. Write tasks by hand, mark what gets done, move what belongs in your app, and track everything you delegate — all in one place.
Column
Meaning
When to use it
DDL
Deadline
The date this task must be done.
DONE
Done by you
Mark when you complete the task yourself.
APP
Moved to app
Mark when the task is transferred to your task management app — Todoist, Notion, Things, or whichever you use.
DELEGATE
Delegated to
Write the name of the person you assigned it to.
DONE
Done by delegate
Mark when the person you delegated to completes the task.
TASKS
DATE
DESCRIPTION
DDL
DONE
APP
DELEGATE
DONE
Tasks Page
Your main task list
Every task starts here. Write the date, description, and deadline by hand. Use the columns to track what you finished yourself, what moved to your digital app, and what you delegated — all in one row.
TASKS DELEGATED TO
TO
DESCRIPTION
DDL
DONE
APP
DELEGATE
DONE
Tasks Delegated To
Work assigned to others
A dedicated page for every task you hand off. Write the name of the person, the task, and the deadline. The final DONE column is theirs — you mark it when they deliver. No more chasing.
TASKS — PROJECT
DATE
DESCRIPTION
DDL
DONE
APP
DELEGATE
DONE
Tasks Related to a Project
All tasks for one project
One page per project. Collect every task related to it in a single place, using the same column system. You always know what is done, what moved to your app, and what is waiting on someone else.
DOT GRID
Dot Grid Page
Space to think freely
Dot grid pages for notes, sketches, and planning. Use them to work through problems, map out ideas, or draft anything before it becomes a formal task. No structure — just space.
In practice
Paper first. App when it needs to scale.
In a meeting or one-on-one
Pulling out your phone or laptop puts a screen between you and the other person. Writing in a notebook shows you are listening. Capture every action item by hand, then decide what moves to your app when the meeting is over.
Grocery shopping list
Use a task page as a running list of things to buy. Mark items done as you go, or move recurring ones to a new page. Simple, structured, and always with you.
Kids task list
Give each child their own page. List their chores or homework with deadlines, and let them mark tasks done themselves. The DONE column makes completion visible and satisfying.
Managing a project
Open a project task page and list every step — from kick-off to delivery. Mark what is done, flag what needs to move into your project tool, and track what is waiting on someone else.
Delegating to a coworker
Use the Tasks Delegated To page to log exactly what you assigned, to whom, and when it is due. The final DONE column confirms delivery — no follow-up messages needed.
About
Paper and app. Each in its place.
antts.co is a physical notebook designed to work alongside any task management app — Todoist, Notion, Things, or whichever you prefer. It does not replace your digital tools. It fills the gap they cannot cover.
When you are in a meeting, a one-on-one, or a client conversation, reaching for your phone or opening a laptop sends a signal — that you are somewhere else. Writing by hand keeps you present. It shows the other person they have your attention. A notebook does not interrupt the room.
After the meeting, you decide. Some tasks you finish yourself and mark done. Some belong in your app — they need reminders, shared visibility, or a place in your project board. The APP column is where you mark exactly those, so nothing slips between paper and digital.
The antts.co notebook was designed for this handoff. It gives every task a clear starting point on paper, and a clear path forward — done, delegated, or moved to your app. You stay in control of both worlds.
Write when being present matters. Move to your app when it needs to scale.