Archives for May 2007

WikiMindMap [Ian's Messy Desk]

WikiMindMap is a tool to browse Wiki content in a mind map format. Enter a search term, select the Wikipedia language version your wish to search and WikiMindMap automatically builds a mind map from the topic.

The mind map has the main topic in the centre, topic groups on the first level and and related topics on the [...]

31 May 2007 | Knowledge Management, Mind Mapping | No Comments

List Extravaganza: 5000 tips on 100 lists [How to be an Original]

There’s a true listmania in the blogosphere. Lists are a very popular way to get information across, and most bloggers use them regularly. At first I noticed mainly the top 5, top 10, top 20 and top 100 lists. Pretty standard stuff. Until I saw the first 42 list at ZenHabits, then a 78 list [...]

31 May 2007 | General, Health, Productivity, Simplicity, blogging, entrepreneurship, environment, language, love, money, self-improvement | No Comments

A simple template for a farewell speech [Ian's Messy Desk]

A number of co-workers in our office are transferring to new opportunities, within the organization, but away from the region. We had a luncheon today to say goodbye and make some presentations. I was asked to make a presentation to one of the departing employees.
When you combine the dread of public speaking with the emotions [...]

31 May 2007 | Communications | No Comments

GTD Bonsai 2.0 - Coming Soon

GTD Bonsai 2.0 - Coming SoonUnknown length - Jun 1, 2007
This is a video trailer to an upcoming GTD implementation on the Palm Software Outliner Bonsai. Bonsai is made by Natara Software at Natara.com
Original post here: taraghb

31 May 2007 | Uncategorized | No Comments

Writing to Get Things Done [Did I Get Things Done? - Getting Things Done GTD with Personal Development and Motivation for Success]

Over the past couple of weeks I have been writing more than ever. Not so much on this blog but I have had to write quite a lot of documentation on a job I am working on right now.
Now, I am no stranger to writing, having authored several technical books so I am pretty well [...]

31 May 2007 | GTD General, General Items | No Comments

37signals Product Blog: Twitter, Campfire, and the power of persistent real-time chat amoung groups [Setting Contexts]

Great post from 37signals on Twitter (and their own product, Campfire)’s stengths.
37signals Product Blog: Twitter, Campfire, and the power of persistent real-time chat amoung groups: “”
(Via 37signals product blog.)

Original post here: jquig99

31 May 2007 | 37Signals, Twitter | No Comments

Negotiation Week: The Art of the Question- Asking for the Raise You Want [The Daily Saint]

Part III of Negotiation Week, Getting the Raise You Want  (Click here for Part I)  (Click here for Part II)
Today we’ll focus on the Art of the Ask.  One one hand, asking for a raise is easy because you can prepare for it but on the other hand, if done incorrectly- it can backfire big [...]

31 May 2007 | At Work, Productivity | No Comments

¿Que tipo de trabajo haces? [El Canasto]

Trabajo = trabajo = trabajo. Es verdad. Pero si lo piensas un poquito mejor, sabes que es más complejo. Si hay varios tipos de trabajo, hay que gestionarlo diferente.
Según David Allen solo existen tres tipos de trabajo:

Trabajo predefinido;
Trabajo que haces en el momento que llega;
Decidir cómo vas a trabajar.

Trabajo predefinido
Si eres un esclavo construyendo una [...]

31 May 2007 | Artículos, GTD, Organízate con Eficacia, tareas, trabajo | No Comments

3 Effective Methods to Study for Exams [Gearfire Productivity]

Studying for exams can be a hard thing to do, especially if you fail to start early enough. Here are our top 3 study systems, and our top 3 generic study tips to help you get a better mark, with less time spent studying. Each study system works best with different courses, so be sure [...]

31 May 2007 | Student Tips | No Comments

Valuable Lessons on Simplicity — from Trash [zen habits]

Every Thursday is Simplifying Thursday on Zen Habits.

This is a guest post from Mike Elgan.
Let me guess: You have too much stuff, right?
Your garage, attic or basement — maybe all three — are loaded with random possessions ranging from precious to useless. You have at least one box full of electronics, cabling and defunct gadgets [...]

31 May 2007 | Simplicity, Simplifying Thursday | No Comments