Feb 21 2007

Getting Things Done (GTD) With Email

Just read a good article over at The Getting Things Done Blog that covers a GTD Email setup. Now this is something that I am not up to yet with my own GTD journey as I have not finished the book but I will one day blog about the way I currently do my email,…

Feb 4 2007

Want to get more done? Start earlier in the day

Just read a great post over at Lifehacker. This is a link through to the Open Loops website and an article about getting more done in a working day, and going home on time. For me, I like to start early, plan, and get home on time to spend the quality time with my wife…

Feb 4 2007

The Ultimate Getting Things Done Index

I was looking through some other Getting Things Done Blogs when I came across a post from GTD Wannabe. This post talks about the Ultimate GTD Index. There are some other interesting posts on the GTD Wannabe blog so I have added this blog to my links page on this site. This is the link…

Feb 4 2007

How to Use Your Smartphone, Pocket PC, or Palm to Manage Your Tasks

i found a great article from DKeener.com which shows you some ways of using your smartphone, pocket PC or Palm to manage your tasks. Prior to 2001, I used the Franklin Covey (FC) time management methods for years. I started with a paper-based implementation, but began blending in the use of a PDA in about…

Feb 1 2007

Introducing the Hipster Shuffle

I found this link via 43Folders.com and it provides a little light entertainment. Some guys have taken the Hipster PDA concept from Merlin Mann and added the iPod Shuffle.

Jan 21 2007

Chapter 2 – Introducing the GTD Methodology

Well, I am now through with Chapter 2, entitled Getting Control of Your Life: The Five Stages Of Mastering Workflow. This chapter covers the five-stage method for managing workflow. These five stages are: Collect Process Organize Review Do The Four-Criteria Model for Choosing Actions in the Moment The Threefold Model for Evaluating Daily Work The…

Jan 17 2007

5 GTD Systems That we should be using – Reviewed

The GTD Blog, Whats the next action, has posted an article about 5 GTD systems we should be using. These five systems are: My Life Organized Todo.txt Microsoft Excel Moleskine Thinking Rock Check out the article HERE.

Jan 8 2007

PagePacker – Mac GTD Application

I have just seen that Lifehacker have posted information about a new GTD application called PagePacker. PagePacker is a freeware Mac only application that allows you to create mini books from your work. You can page an 8 page booklet on a single shet of letter or A4 paper. Very handy for you GTD’ers.

Jan 8 2007

Open Loops, Managing Action, and Getting Things Done

Well, Chapter One is through. definitely food for thought! One of the most valuable thoughts that i will take away from this chapter is the one about Open Loops. In the other time management and productivity books I have read, I have never seen mention of this principle. Other books I have read are all…

Jan 6 2007

GTD Application – Tracks

Just found a good looking GTD application via another Jackens Blog. I must admit that it looks a good app and is right up to date, created in Ruby. Even though I am only starting with the GTD book and methodology, I will provide information about all GTD applications that I come across. As soon…