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Difficulties with 'Downloading' what's in my head

I have an issue with "downloading" everything in my head to one page.

1. If I use paper, I lose it or forget to take it with me.
2. If I use a computer and download to a word file, I forget to load it onto a USB drive and can't access it when I go to work or back home.
3. I haven't found a site I like that let's me do this online. Backpack's "notes" take too long to update.

Another issue: No matter what medium I use, I forget to check it. Or, if I'm downloading to multiple places, I forget where I wrote down my thought when I need it.

Has anyone found a good solution to this? Maybe another site that is faster than Backpack and preferably free?

Thanks,
K.

TOPICS: Life Hacks
rollasoc's picture

For me I do the...

For me I do the following....

1) All PC inboxes emptied or NA assigned by end of day.
2) Post at home to be sorted that day and / or NA generated or post shredded.
3) PDA to capture stuff and keep track of NAs & projects (sync'd to PC).
4) Notebook and pen in every coat I where for times I haven't got my PDA. Notes written up at next Weekly review.

The last one seemed to work ok during the winter, but now it is warmer I'm not wearing a coat. So need a new plan...

Rollasoc

 
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