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  1. René Lie

    Does anyone use a Barcode Scanner for Capturing?

    Lots of nice stuff in here, but there are still no signs of capturing...
  2. D

    Does anyone use a Barcode Scanner for Capturing?

    ...Or if you have some massive, repeating series of tasks or projects and would like a way to fire up new ones while away from your computer or desk, you could tape a barcode where you're at (I'm thinking in library terms, so something like "Weed shelf starting with XXXXXXXXXXXXXX" where it puts...
  3. TimBourne

    Problems I feel like I have with weekly review checklist links to my cognitive impairment with neurodegeneration ' SV

    i've never herd/seen this before? but made previous thread about making 3 origami paper storage boxes in my room when I was fasting I could try that also? I also use notebooks I gave obsidian a quick look over before I don't have metal ruler , or lab- I have cheap stick labels (are they...
  4. C

    Problems I feel like I have with weekly review checklist links to my cognitive impairment with neurodegeneration ' SV

    The things I use for my GTD system are: - A bamboo in tray. - An email inbox. - Paper squares for capturing at my desk. - Braintoss for capturing on the go. - Notebooks to write lists in. - Paper folders in a plastic box for reference. - Paper folders in a wire frame for action support. -...
  5. Wilson Ng

    What makes a good weekly review?

    ...the project heading in the right direction? Did a recent event change my focus? I might have a new project that my supervisor just put on my desk and I'll have to pause my current work to focus on the new project. Did I lose focus on a currently active project and I'll need to put it aside...
  6. Robert5911

    Most seamless way of Apple Watch as capture tool?

    ...in the Apple ecosystem and find the watch invaluable as a capture tool. It is even my capture tool in the shower. But, in actuality, Siri is the capture tool, whether in the car, my watch, phone, iPad, or even sitting at my desk at times. I also have home pods in frequently used rooms in my home.
  7. M

    What are “Virtual Action Reminder Lists”

    ...notes with actions, detailed plans, etc... "Emails were less than a handful, voice mail was emptied daily, and no loose papers cluttered the desk. A meticulous note-taker, he maintained a rigorous journal of key thoughts and conversations, which was totally up to date, with no unprocessed...
  8. TimBourne

    About tools do with organization AKA a bag rucksack for commuting or exercise "organization "STN and call this part one x infinity

    ...Does it have negatives not using all potential space there is. Question mark ?" e.g. should I put sticky notes in empty spaces, instead having desk. next action" A person related to allen called polifax or X (@Oogiem ) – might recommend using sticky notes for GTD – should keep sticky notes in...
  9. C

    Projects List and Next Actions examples?

    ...are my context lists for those projects. Each list is on a separate page of a notebook. @Home [ ] Plant seeds with [the flower enthusiast] @Desk [ ] Brainstorm my requirements for cable management. [ ] Follow lazy dungeon master steps for Call of Starsong Tower adventure. [ ] Client app...
  10. C

    Projects List and Next Actions examples?

    I don't want to share my entire project list, but here are some examples from it: [ ] Seeds are planted. [ ] I have cable management for my desk. [ ] I have more exercise gear. [ ] I have worked through how to read a book. [ ] D&D Session 1 prepped for. [ ] I am in the habit of reading every...
  11. Oogiem

    Processing Text Messages

    ...So I now consider it an inbox that get's cleared once every day or so. I use a Mac and iODS and I can see all the text messages between the devices when I'm in wifi range. So I process at my desk and I can copy and paste important bits out of the messages into my task management system if...
  12. F

    Which List Do You Look At?

    Make a coffee Review my goals / Checklist for the meeting. Cleaning something : desk or papers or make desktop Look at my inbox or next action list if there is something I could do fast But most of the time I would choose the 3 first one...
  13. D

    Which List Do You Look At?

    Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. Would you do it in that order?
  14. C

    Which List Do You Look At?

    No list. I would make myself a coffee for the meeting. Or No list. I would continue with the coding task I was doing earlier. Or No list. Look at gtd forums. Or @Desk context list, and do the first quick action I notice.
  15. TimBourne

    literally had a light bulb moment : Why not literally create a type of next action list or mind sweep within a post here on forums

    @gtdstudente - I am testing can you see this notification Can you clarify with myself that you saw this post - and you thought what I showed in this picture is adequate, that for example you don't have anymore suggestions? A voice came mind - maybe would help showed type inbox you have or...
  16. René Lie

    Sub Important post about Asana digital software for GTD

    I mean that my workplace has to follow some national laws when it comes to acquisitions... I believe it is in chapter 4 of the GTD book - where he takes you through the process of implementing the methodology. I think that the top one should be your "in" tray, for dumping whatever comes in...
  17. TimBourne

    Sub Important post about Asana digital software for GTD

    ...have 6 type of trays (three of which are plastic) I have on other side of room don't use much. Then three types of metal intrays I have on my desk- and I feel like a voice in head says I am not best using them. "e.g. where is it where Allen or GTD writes about use of intrays" ? I wonder...
  18. TimBourne

    Crash course 101 on adhesive tape (typoe of scotch tape David recommends) linked to Sellotape or duck tape or black/brown tape etc

    ...that shows type normal sellotape compared to offical brand new version the final picture above - shows type line of selopate (hanging from desk - a bad habit that just left a strand... These next 2 images: show also what writing about in previous thread (that one of uses for this tape...
  19. R

    Knock Knock. Is there any programmer here?

    GTD does not differentiate between professional and private obligations. Commitments are simply commitments, regardless of whether they arise from the Gantt plan of a professional project or a defective tire on a personal car. - I have to manage them both. For planning, I only use GTD to gain...
  20. M

    Knock Knock. Is there any programmer here?

    ...come. I chose the later. That's not to say good planning, sound policies, and reasonable controls don't help, they most certainly do but life is short. I don't plan on dying at my desk thinking "If I just worked a little bit more, planned a little better, or spent more time at the office ... "
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