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[...] Merlin Mann’s cocktail-napkin version...

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[...] Merlin Mann’s cocktail-napkin version...

Submitted by Changing Way » Blog Archive » This is your brain (not verified) on October 11, 2006 - 5:47pm.

[…] Merlin Mann’s cocktail-napkin version of what… 43 Folders has to say to people is well worth a look. Even if it’s old news to those familiar with Getting Things Done (GTD), it is a lesson in delivering old news: select the news carefully, then deliver it concisely and vividly. I don’t mind being reminded to write things down when the reminder finishes with this lovely sentence. Remember that your brain is a creative organ with limitless creative possibilities — but it makes a really crummy whiteboard. […]

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Merlin's top 5 super-obvious, "no-duh" ways to immediately improve your life By: Merlin Mann (51 replies) October 11, 2006 - 3:11am
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