Evernote is a wonderful productivity tool. In this post, I share with you how Evernote keeps my life a bit more organised. I won't bother with the What is Evernote? Go read it online. My Evernote has 4 top-level Notebook Stacks: Clients - When I start working with a new client or a project, I start… Continue reading How I use Evernote
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5 super tools which power my office PC
It's often seen that people spend too much time doing the most basic computing operations. Here is a list of some of my favourite tools which power my PC at work. Launchy Always a problem finding the right file? Look no further. Launchy has been the most useful piece of software to get me directly… Continue reading 5 super tools which power my office PC
How to spend time effectively during a recession
If your work is recession hit and you’ve got some free time on hand, here’s something to help you spend that time effectively. Review your expenses Credit Card, Mobile Phone, Internet schemes can be reviewed. This could be a good time to move to the that budget friendly zero commitment scheme. Unsubscribe from newspapers/magazines you… Continue reading How to spend time effectively during a recession
GTD: Search contacts easily on your mobile phone
Here's a little tip which might help you search for contacts easily on your mobile phone. Most of us save contacts in this format: [Contact Name][Company Name] However there is a good possibility that a few months later you may remember the name of the company but not the contact's name. Happens with me all… Continue reading GTD: Search contacts easily on your mobile phone
GTD: Marking my notes
Although I haven't got a chance to read David Allen's Getting Things Done (GTD) book I have been a follower from online resources and keep making notes of interesting and useful tips for better productivity. In recent meetings I have started marking my notes with little brackets like this: [ACTION], [THINK], [FUP], [PA] where FUP=Follow… Continue reading GTD: Marking my notes
Podcasts I have enjoyed
Productive Talk Compilation: 8-episode podcast with GTD's David Allen It's about a year now I guess since I have been following David Allen's Getting Things Done system. I haven't read his book yet so when his interview by Merlin Mann of 43 folders popped up I was more than keen to see what's in store.… Continue reading Podcasts I have enjoyed
A better way to organise your desktop
I don't know if this qualifies as a GTD (Getting Things Done) tool, but I would like to call it that because it makes things easy for me. I have always preferred to have a clutter-free desktop and this "Layered Desktop" not only does keep it neat but also a bit more focused and productive.… Continue reading A better way to organise your desktop