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LisaPT — Fri, 4 Jul 2008 20:47:41 -0400

Thanks so much for the heads up. I'm consolidating a bunch of my novel notes into one three-ring binder and the Trapper Keeper index card holder is perfect. (I'm getting ready to start a massive rewrite). I passed near Office Depot which is even open on this, most US, of holidays and I had to run in a get it. The woman at the cash register, who already thinks I'm nuts from previous visits, looked at the card holder and said it looked really nice. I mentioned I'd read about it here and just had to come in and get one. I wish I could photograph some of the looks I get.

I'm glad I'm normal here :-)

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goddessgina — Fri, 4 Jul 2008 16:21:09 -0400

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I know what you mean, I

goddessgina — Fri, 4 Jul 2008 16:20:18 -0400

I know what you mean, I think it's some sort of disorder that cannot be treated with medication.

We were in Goodwill last month and it just killed me not to buy a FC leather planner because it was a great deal (like 75 cents or something).

I know I wont use it, but just the thought...it gives me chills. Ack!

Thanks

jonglass — Fri, 4 Jul 2008 08:13:55 -0400

That little tidbit is filed away. :-)

-Jon

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pastor_scott — Fri, 4 Jul 2008 07:40:57 -0400

Jon,

I've not made many modifications as there is some flexibility built into it. One thing I did notice as I used it more was that I needed to find a simple way to manage projects (Multi-task items). I use the "free pocket", as Kenji calls it, for that. I usually sit down and go over project details and then place the project sheet in the free pocket. I can then more accurately trace my way through the project much like Allen would have you keep a separate section in your day planner for projects.

I can post more later but thought this might answer your initial question.

My current work setup is on

Tournevis — Fri, 4 Jul 2008 02:57:25 -0400

My current work setup is on sabbatical.

Glad to help!

caligatia — Thu, 3 Jul 2008 21:04:21 -0400

Might be a bit hard...

Sara — Thu, 3 Jul 2008 20:53:29 -0400

To take a picture of all of them at once... :) But go crazy with it! Let's all play show-n-tell the first weekend of August or as soon after as possible (for those out of town, with commitments, etc.)

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Do it on index cards ?

ygor — Thu, 3 Jul 2008 20:41:00 -0400

put a date on each card, of course
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"I think the surest sign that there is intelligent life out there in the universe is that none of it has tried to contact us." (Calvin and Hobbes/Bill Waterson)

yay!

Sara — Thu, 3 Jul 2008 20:20:18 -0400

I don't have a template and this weekend won't offer much free time (esp at my comp) ... how about we just follow the "one month of events doodled in your chosen manner, ideally in one-frame-per-day format"?

I'm excited about this!

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Anonymous — Thu, 3 Jul 2008 20:05:23 -0400

OMG. Thank you SO MUCH. You may have saved my relationship!

I'm in!

Rocket Jones — Thu, 3 Jul 2008 19:36:58 -0400

Sounds like fun!

My setup

Courtney — Thu, 3 Jul 2008 18:21:11 -0400

I wish I had a bigger budget for a Circa. But as a newbie, I have a 3-ring binder. In the front I have an inspirational quote, and questions to keep me on track with productivity, like "Is this the best use of my time right now?" and "Who needs to know about the actions I just took?"

Then I have a few sections, separated by dividers:

1. A bunch of note pages, though they are rarely used. (I have a hipster PDA)
2. Calendar, divided into 2-pages-per-week for the upcoming few months, and monthly pages for the next year or two, and one page for events that will occur after that. (I use that page as a reminder of expirations of year-long memberships, etc) Once a month or so I print out new 2-pages-per-week pages, and move stuff from the monthly pages to the weekly ones, and add in my routine appointments and meetings. I know it seems redundant but it saves space for far-off appointments, and since I print out pages a month or so in advance, I don't usually have a lot of appointments anyway.
3. Checklists - not so much used anymore since I have ThinkingRock software, but this section contains my context and next actions
4. Reference - GTD reference, and some brainstorming from the beginning of the year of my vision for 2008. Sometimes I look to this for inspiration and motivation.
5. Contact lists, separated into professional and personal
6. User ID list and password list (in code, in case anyone steals my binder)

I work in IT, where next-actions and projects come fast and furious, so for everyday work I use ThinkingRock software, which is really great and forces you into the GTD mindset. I used to write my next-actions and projects on paper, but they are so dynamic since I switched jobs that it seems I would spend all my time writing and not enough time doing.

I am probably going to add a few sections to my planner for diet and exercise tracking, and possibly work and household routines. Gotta watch that space creep, though - a small planner can quickly become huge!

I really hope...

Sara — Thu, 3 Jul 2008 18:19:14 -0400

to be a more regular visitor again...

Doug n Innowen - you guys are the best! I miss yall very much <3 This website is truly the best... (may be a biased statement).

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Sounds Fun!

nay nay — Thu, 3 Jul 2008 18:03:54 -0400

I think that sounds like fun! I am in! :) Although, I know I will be embarrased, but I don't care!

Who else is in??

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I know what you mean, I

Thanks

Re: Weaknesses

My current work setup is on

Glad to help!

Might be a bit hard...

Do it on index cards ?

yay!

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I'm in!

My setup

I really hope...

Sounds Fun!

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