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Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

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This is one of the few time management/personal productivity books I've ever read that's actually made sense. In this case, David Allen was able to explain why my to do list was getting longer by the day, my brain was feeling more and more overwhelmed, and my email in-box was about to implode. (Actually, it did implode a few times, but I'll leave that story for another day.)

In a nutshell, Allen's book maps out a simple strategy for "getting things done" that involves getting those "to dos" out of your head and on to a series of "action" lists. Of course, you have to work the system. No system is maintenance-free.

There are a growing number of Internet websites devoted to the ideas contained in this compelling and idea-filled book -- e.g., DIYPlanner.com, 43folders.com, and LifeHacks.com. If you decide to give Allen's system a go, you'll find plenty of online support and inspiration.

Updated Aug 22, 2006

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Thinking Rock

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Great to-do list manager program for GTD wannado's. Now I get it!

Updated Jan 15, 2007

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Credit Card Wallet/Cigarette Case with Flower Design

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When my handheld pda quit working, I wondered if there was a cheaper, less fragile, less technical answer to my problem. Aesthetics count with me, so it had to be pretty, and it had to be small enough to fit in my jeans pocket.

I ended up getting a cigarette case much like this one. It's not exactly the same one. There are many cases out there, and many are inexpensive. The important thing is that it's 4 inches long (to accommodate the stowaway pen I will list separately) and that it has clips on two sides, inside.

I write everything down on blank business cards (or on the backs of discarded business cards) from daily schedules to grocery lists, and to-do lists. Those tiny refrigerator calendars Realtors pass around fit right inside if you take the magnet off.

On one side of the interior I store reference cards (like clothing sizes, this month's budget) and on the other side I store today's stuff: where I'm going, what I'm doing. Think Hipster PDA or better yet, Walleteer (Listed separately).

I also put in some blank cards, so if a thought occurs to me, or I need to check on something later, I can just jot it down. And hey, I don't have to struggle with the graffiti alphabet.

It works perfectly for the GTD system. It doesn't do everything a palm pilot does, but it seems to do enough. I got my case monogrammed with my initials, so now I guess I'm committed.

Updated Jan 11, 2007

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Fisher Space Pen Stowaway

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In another listing, I explain how I use a cigarette case for my pda. This pen is the stylus. It's a Fisher Space Pen so it's a good pen, and it's tiny enough to fit inside the (4" long) cigarette case. And it runs about $8. So cool.

Updated Jan 13, 2007

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The Walleteer

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Here's the Hipster PDA index card system, only smaller, business card sized, with some nifty forms you can print out on business card stock

Updated Jan 11, 2007

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Joe's Goals - Free Online Habit Tracker

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Input all the things you should do but don't. Assign higher points to the real toughies. If you have tabbed browsing you can assign it a tab of its own.

Then play a game with yourself. How many points can you earn today? More than yesterday?

You are such a winner!

This is free, by the way.

Updated Jan 13, 2007

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memo clips shopping in CB2 office supplies

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Instant picture/recipe/reminder/love note display. These just look useful.

Updated Jan 15, 2007

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Cavallini & Co. - File Folders

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These are great quality, and oh so cute! I just wish they would come out with a variety pack because I love all the designs but definitely don't need 12 of each!

Updated May 25, 2007

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Google Notebook

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Google Notebook is a tool you can download from the internet to your computer. When you're on the internet, its icon sits at the bottom of your browser and you can open it up and use it whenver you want.

It's a way to store information, either from websites or just notes to yourself, when you're online. A way to keep track of things: images, ideas, quotes. . . you can make a note about whatever you want.

You can have numerous notebooks; for example, I use one for a to-do list, one to keep track of ideas for my blog, one for my geneology research, and so on. I use it every time I'm on the internet, and I don't know how I ever functioned without it.

Updated Oct 22, 2006

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Hipster PDA

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This is a basic index card pda system. Only I use business cards and a cigarette case, with a Fisher Space Pen Stowaway for the stylus.

Updated Jan 11, 2007

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