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Using GTD To Tame The Beast Inside Of Me

It's the central contradiction at the heart of our all-too-finite existence that we cannot reconcile the uncontainability of our dreams with the futile limitation of our resources. It's no wonder we've come rely on strategies to get through the day. In David Allen's world, the metaphor is the overloaded information-driven workplace. For Merlin, it's the in-box.

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iTunes Plus, DRM-free tracks, arrive on iTunes Store

iTunes Plus (iTunes link)

iTunes Plus now available

For help getting set up with "iTunes Plus" (giving you access to buying/upgrading EMI's DRM-free tracks), don't miss this handy helper from MacUser.

The DRM-free features are being billed as “iTunes Plus”: in order to turn it on, you have to click on your account name in the top right corner of the iTunes store. You’ll be prompted for your password, and then brought to the account information page. The top button on that page now reads “Manage iTunes Plus.” Clicking on that will let you choose whether or not iTunes will show you DRM-free tracks when available. Click the checkbox and hit “Save Changes” and you’re ready to rock.

Command Line Time Log (Bash Script)

Command Line Time Log (Bash Script)

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Inexpensive "Shirt Pocket Briefcase" alternative

Staples has a leather(ette?) "shirt pocket briefcase" that isn't a Levenger SBP, but it is close enough for people that are on a tighter budget. It is a very clear knock-off of the original, but that may be a good thing for that price bracket.

They don't have one in Balistic nylon either. Boo! Mine is fraying a bit and I'm afraid I'll have to move to the slip-and-slide leather model.

But at Staples under their "M" line or whatever, there was a display at the front of the store when I went. I don't remember the price but it was low double-digits.

Mead - Half Size Index Cards

Mead - Half Size Index Cards

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TOPICS: Lofi

a cheap 3x5 card holder/stand that I found

a cheap 3x5 card holder/stand that I found

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TOPICS: Lofi

GTD/Seven Habits coexistence

Hi Everyone!

I've been attempting to implement GTD into my life and although I find it to be amazing, there's a bit of overhead that goes with it and sometimes I'm not consistent enough.

Anyway, one of the things that I personally have a problem with when it comes to time management is that I focus my attention on things which really are not too important. I mean, it would be much better if I shifted my priorities to things which really matter.

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IMAP Email client that allows editing of messages

IMAP Email client that allows editing of messages

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TOPICS: Windows

Developing pronoid delusions

I like this page, filled as it is with encouraging (okay, some are pretty cheesy) tricks for the compulsive sad sack in each of us. The tips generally help clear the psychic garbage and focus on realigning our perceptions to stop looking for soul-crushing conspiracies and start noticing how many good things (blessings, if you like) are happening around us.

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TOPICS: Inspirado, Tips

Has anyone given a presentation on GTD?

Has anyone given a presentation on GTD?

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