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Trusted System Question

What are the elements of a "trusted system"? Notes, Tasks, Lists, ect?

I feel like I need a tool for each of these, I use OmniFocus for tasks, but I dont have anything on my Mac to manage lists and notes? I know Merlin on 43folders talks about using text files but I am not sure how he does that? What other elements do I need to have a complete trusted system?

How do I know when my system is completed?

Hipster PDA: Why?

Hipster PDA: Why?

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Vertically Lined 3x5s?

Vertically Lined 3x5s?

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TOPICS: Lofi

An Artist Trying To Get CreativeThings Done...

Hello everybody, I'm Leadster618, an Industrial Design student at the University of Cincinnati's DAAP program and I am really trying to use GTD, some zen beliefs, and anything productivity wise I can get my hands on! I am really good about doing "next actions", but in the art/design world, many times I have no idea what my "next action" will be...its all based on my creativity. Heck, sometimes I could get halfway through a project and need to restart because its just not a very good idea. How does one create actions for the abstract and uncreated?

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Highrise thoughts? Anyone?

Highrise thoughts? Anyone?

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My own 'think weekend'

My own "think weekend"

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TOPICS: Life Hacks

Dymo Labelwriter 400

Dymo Labelwriter 400

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TOPICS: Mac OS X

Another Newbie

Another Newbie

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