Organize IT Recap 10th Nov 2007

November 10th 2007 Recap 0 comments

Organize IT recap for 10th November 2007

• If you are looking for document templates, Make Use Of lists the three top sites that provide thousands of different templates. Whether it’s a business form or a legal document, you will no doubt find what you are after from those sites. If you are after productivity templates check out my collection!
• Lifehack.org details some very clever hacks for index cards. In particular, I like the dry-wipe tip which allow you to re-use your cards. There are also a few other suggestions in the comments that are worth checking out.
• The antipattern in programming is a piece of code often found in failing software. The same principle can be applied to task lists. Web Worker Daily details four antipatterns that are often found in ineffective task lists. It’s well worth checking through your list and seeing if you are susceptible to these problems.

Best Comments Roundup: November 2007

November 9th 2007 Featured Content 0 comments

One of the most interesting posts I did recently that produced a lot of comments and thoughts was the one regarding whether simplifying our lives is a lost cause. In it I debated whether in this high tech world, adopting a process of simplifying our lives was putting us at a disadvantage. Below are two comments that stood out for me.

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Productivity Templates Update: 07th Nov 2007

November 7th 2007 Productivity 0 comments

Latest batch of productivity templates for your personal use. You can view the full list on the special page I have set up for them. It is currently one of the most popular pages on the entire site so it would be great to hear from anybody who has tried them or even better, regularly uses them. In the near future I hope to do a regular series explaining the different ways of using each sheet. If you have any suggestions for new templates or any feedback in general then please do get in touch.

• Weekly tracker A4 A5
• Monthly tracker A4 A5
• Notes A4 A5
• Finances A4 A5
• Personal details A4 A5

The Three Key Rules For Any Organizing System

November 6th 2007 Productivity 5 comments

Every system or tool you have setup to organize your life, whether it be the filing cabinet at work, the drawer in the kitchen or your home cleaning schedule, will ultimately flourish or fall apart depending on how easily it functions in three key areas: inputting, tracking and deleting.

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Video Of The Week: Real Life Simpsons Intro

November 4th 2007 Videos 0 comments

The Simpsons intro done in real life: