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File Naming and (Dis)Organization
Naming and organizing files is extremely important. In today’s world, we can keep track of thousands of files. And with versioning getting to be a big deal, we have to have a way to keep track of it all.
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A Simple Trick for Naming Tags
The search capabilities of many tools today is impressive. We can search titles, notes, filenames, and even the contents of a file. But if you’re searching for a tag, it can give you a lot more than you expected.
Developing a Personal Communication Cycle
Recently a coworker confronted me on something I struggle with. Communicating. I’m introverted and love to come up with ideas, but I’m terrible at deciding when to share those ideas.
If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It. Why Not?
We’ve always done it that way. But it works. Why change it? If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. When I hear these phrases I cringe. Yes, it works. Yes, it’s a smooth system. Yes, we’re familiar with it. But that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t change.
Choosing the 3 Most Important Tasks for the Day
I’m terrible at estimating time. I always think that I can complete more than I truly can. I throw 8 things on a list for the day and go. I can complete them all… or not. If I’m honest with myself, I know that I can’t do it all.
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Getting Started with Task Management
I started keeping lists a few years ago. I had a lot going on and forgetting things was becoming normal. I needed a way to manage tasks since my brain was terrible at it.
Gaining Perspective with a Daily Review
How many times have you closed up shop for the day and wondered what happened? Ever get up in the morning and ask yourself what you should do today?
Adding Contacts from Business Cards with Evernote
I had just introduced myself to the executive leading the meeting. He handed me his business card and I quickly snapped a picture of it with my phone. A few seconds later his phone dinged. He glanced at his phone, then looked at me in shock.
Using a Text Expander
Do you ever find yourself typing the same thing over and over again? Stuff like an email address, the date, a URL, or even a template of some kind? If so, a text expansion app might be just what you need.
My Omnifocus Setup and Workflow
OmniFocus is a powerful tool designed to follow David Allen’s Getting Things Done. I go into the details of GTD here but the simple version is that it’s a method of getting things out of your mind and into a trusted organizational system. The main purpose is to free up your mind to have ideas, not hold them.
What Is An hPDA and How Do I Use It?
Ideas and reminders come to us when we’re not ready for them or when we can’t do anything about them. We remember to clean out the gutters when it’s raining. An idea for a new website comes to us when we’re eating dinner. What do you do with those?
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Leaving Your Phone
Have you ever intentionally left your phone in the car while on a date? Was it freeing or did it feel like prison? Have you ever, like me, found yourself on Twitter while at the dinner table? Was that any different?
Escaping the Corporate Email Habit
I used to pride myself in having one of the fastest email replies in the office. If you sent me an email, I was back to you in less than 10 minutes. Sometimes 5.
Desktop Tower Move
I didn't want to write this post. I don't want you to read it. My wife wanted me to write it. I hesitated. Writing it forces me to admit that I'm picky and maybe neurotic. So it's probably a good thing that I did write it.
Put Distractions in Their Place
We have everything at our fingertips. We can look something up instantly and connect with almost anyone at any time.
