43 Folders

Back to Work

Merlin’s weekly podcast with Dan Benjamin. We talk about creativity, independence, and making things you love.

Join us via RSS, iTunes, or at 5by5.tv.

”What’s 43 Folders?”
43Folders.com is Merlin Mann’s website about finding the time and attention to do your best creative work.

Our Most Popular Posts

Shorthand 2: Computer Style

Shorthand 2: Computer Style

read more »

Tried Covey and GTD, but still having to do things at the last minute!

Since you've implemented GTD, or tried using covey's 4 quadrant system, has anyone found that they're still pushed to do things at the last minute.

I'm a student at university, and I've tried so hard to work on my important but not urgent stuff. And even though I spent so much time on it, I still find myself having to do projects at the last minute.

Why are some seemingly basic features missing from note-taking, task-tracking apps?

Anyone have comments on the following? Are the issues philosophical, technical, style-related, other ... ?

1 - Why don't most (all?) task-management apps allow for multi-level sorting of tasks? For example, sort active tasks to the top, then sub-sort flagged tasks to the top of active tasks, then sub sort by due date - or some such scenario. I see iGTD can do this. I'm not sure about OmniFocus. Most other task-management apps don't seem able to do this.

2 - Why do so few notes/clippings managers include outlining capabilities? For example, DevonThink vs Circus Ponies NoteBook.

read more »

Automator workflow for weekly review

Automator workflow for weekly review

read more »
TOPICS: Mac OS X

43 folders

I listed the "Getting Things Done" today on my Ipod. I really need to real it twice.

I must say it seems daunting to actually have 43 folders, actual physical folders.

Is there another way?

Sorry, I am not well educated and promise to read more before I ask too many dumb questions.

s morton

TOPICS: Ask 43f

Automatically Repositioning and Resizing Windows

Automatically Repositioning and Resizing Windows

read more »
TOPICS: Mac OS X

OmniOutliner (non-pro)/Quicksilver integration? AppleScript? Help!

OmniOutliner (non-pro)/Quicksilver integration? AppleScript? Help!

read more »
TOPICS: Mac OS X

Gantt meets kGTD ?

Gantt meets kGTD ?

read more »
 
EXPLORE 43Folders THE GOOD STUFF

Popular
Today

Popular
Classics

An Oblique Strategy:
Honor thy error as a hidden intention


STAY IN THE LOOP:

Subscribe with Google Reader

Subscribe on Netvibes

Add to Technorati Favorites

Subscribe on Pageflakes

Add RSS feed

The Podcast Feed

Cranking

Merlin used to crank. He’s not cranking any more.

This is an essay about family, priorities, and Shakey’s Pizza, and it’s probably the best thing he’s written. »

Scared Shitless

Merlin’s scared. You’re scared. Everybody is scared.

This is the video of Merlin’s keynote at Webstock 2011. The one where he cried. You should watch it. »