February 11, 2012
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The Pomodoro Technique is a productivity system, coming from the bottom up type of systems, where work is split into units and spaced with a break. It is suggested that each unit be twenty five minutes long. Pomodoro is another [...]
February 9, 2012
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The index card is ubiquitous. You know what it is just by looking at it. You know the sizes it comes in. Why were index cards invented, and what can they be used for?
Origins
The Swedish naturalist and physician Carl Linnaeus [...]
January 25, 2012
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Whether you call it a To-Do, Task, or Next Action List they are all basically the same. Its the stuff you want to get done. The basic to-do list has suffered at the hands of people who do not understand [...]
January 11, 2012
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I like to create my productivity systems for a few reasons:
I feel more invested in the system.
I get a more customized system than I otherwise would.
When a system stops working for me I can put a new one together quickly.
Investment
Being [...]
January 10, 2012
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A productivity system is the set of tools which you use to capture thoughts, ideas, and appointments. Continue reading
December 31, 2011
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After teetering between pen/paper and technology for many years I believe that I have finally found a balance between the two. Continue reading
December 28, 2011
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Trying to put your life into different buckets is not a good approach. Continue reading
December 24, 2011
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I discuss my project and writing notebook. It is a disc bound notebook. It has become very useful, and I enjoy the feel of the notebook. Continue reading
December 14, 2011
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Why it is necessary to capture your thoughts and ideas before they float away. You have many options for tools for capturing your thoughts. Continue reading
December 12, 2011
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I use my notebooks to be more organized and productive. Continue reading