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How is your desk organized?

How is your desk organized?

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Perl Scripts?

Perl Scripts?

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TOPICS: GNU/Linux

Importance of the right tools for using GTD consistently

Just wanted to throw some thoughts on the table to get some other feedback on regarding GTD as it intersects with software/web apps.

How important is it to have the right tools, i.e. the killer app, for doing GTD?

My own thoughts

I waver between two ends of the spectrum on this one. On one hand, the right software can't fix lazy and undisciplined. On the other, I have seen the effect that really great software has had on certain aspects of my productive life.

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Yo

Its about 3:11 am here and i can't get to sleep cuz i'm fricken scared! i'm only twelve but i love to write books, sing, and....bug people. kay that was kinda a waiste of time. anyway, i help my friend give advice to people who need it. the end

Prodnography: super dorky video! of hipster

Prodnography: super dorky video! of hipster

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4x6

TOPICS: Lofi

changes on gtd to prevent burnout

changes on gtd to prevent burnout

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Apple TV Work Flow

Apple TV Work Flow

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TOPICS: Life Hacks

a quick procedural question

Hi,

So I've read GTD twice, listened to "Ready for Anything" and have been following 43 folders off and on for a while...

I've started my own GTD system... opting for a note-book in my pocket at all times, taking it back to my laptop at home where i have a system built with smart-folders on my copy of Journler. I have been going throw the work-flow chart and doing a regular review.

I have noticed a problem that i could use help with...

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(tip) saving receipts as pdfs

(tip) saving receipts as pdfs

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TOPICS: Life Hacks
 
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