Process
Being an action-oriented emailer
I’m not one of those people that hates email because it gets too overwhelming. I actually very much like email as it beats the alternative: unnecessary meetings, phone calls, etc. I see email as a terrific tool that allows me to work at my own pace, tackling tasks when they are most convenient to me. But…
Read MoreNo to-do system can be a substitute for discipline
I’ve been analyzing various to-do processes and applications for some time. Here are just some recent examples of things I’ve written about in this vein. But I’ve come to an important realization lately: No system is going to make you more productive. It’s your mindset and your ability to be disciplined that allow you to get…
Read MoreLearning to let go of the small things and focus on the important stuff
I don’t know about you, but at times I seem to find myself barely able to keep up with everything that I have going on. I use tools – like Evernote, Trello, and super-optimized email and calendar processes – to help me manage through my day (both personal and business). But even with those tools and…
Read MoreUsing Trello as a priority desktop
Ah, the continued quest to find the perfect task management / email / to-do / etc. tool. It’s never-ending! For the longest time now I’ve been very happy using email as my prime tool for managing to-do list and workload. Between email and my calendar, I’m able to be very efficient with my time. The missing ingredient…
Read MoreI use email and my calendar to manage my life. Here’s my calendar process.
I’ve spent an enormous amount of time trying to optimize the organization of my life – both personal and professional. From basic to-do lists like TuexDuex to complex ones like Omnifocus, I’ve tried them all. I’ve even tried to force Evernote into being a task management tool (which its definitely not). The key with all…
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