Archives for May 2008
Revisiting the MBTI [:: Flipping Heck! Productivity, Project Management & Motivation Blog ::]
Every now and again I re-take The Myers-Briggs test to keep an track on how I’m doing personality-wise.
When I first took the test back in 2006 I was classed as ISFJ, when I re-took it in 2007 I was ENTJ and just over a year later, I’m still ENTJ! Looks like I’ve found my level!
From [...]
Snocap store finally adds my previews [Web Goodness]
The snocap store finally added my previews for my songs on Myspace
Original post here: noreply@blogger.com (Tyler Gillies)
Why you should start using databases now! [Hack Your Day]
I’ve been promoting database usage for a while now, so let me add another post on top of the pile. I believe a database or your work (or personal) life is the most productive thing you could do which also helps you organize yourself and it may even increase your immediate productivity.
I’ve been writing posts [...]
Building a Knowledge Vault [Productivity in Context]
Study Hacks - Avoid Wasting an Entire Semester’s Worth of Work
In this academic year-end post, I want to offer up a simple system that helps make sure that you get some lasting value out of your courses.
The Knowledge Vault
The basic idea: During the first week after your courses end — that is, before you start [...]
Productivity Tools and More [Productivity in Context]
My friend Leo from ZenHabits has put together something new and exciting, an e-book resource called Web Warrior Tools . This new project is a partnership with blogger Glen Stansberry from LifeDev.
Billed as a set of ‘ridiculously useful e-book guides to everything’, Leo and Glen begin with these 4 titles:
1. The Beginner’s Guide to Podcasting [...]
Waiting And Queuing Need Not Be A Waste Of Time Anymore [Organize IT]
I find that waiting around can be a frustrating experience, especially because I can be quite an impatient person. I have enough to do without wasting time waiting at the checkout, or sitting around while the train runs late! However, recently I’ve tried to make the most of the experience. It might be annoying [...]
GTD with RSS Feeds in Nozbe for Next Actions, Projects and Contexts [Getting Things Done Blog - Nozbe]
Many users have been asking for this feature for quite a while and looking back at the popularity of the Email <-> Nozbe link, we’ve created the the Feeds where you can track yours, your company’s and your own actions and notes via RSS feeds.
How do you get things done with RSS feeds?
Simply log in [...]
Changing Behavior [Productivity in Context]
Good morning all, I have a guest post up at Slacker Manager today. It is the third installment of the Leadership series for the month of May.
It’s a little different from what I normally write about, so please check it out, and leave a comment. I would love to hear what you think.
Thank you for [...]
The New Coke Lesson [GTD Wannabe]
Readers who have been around for a while might recall that I’m a big EverNote fan (note the capital N). You may be wondering why I haven’t blogged about the new Evernote (note the little n) 3 beta here…
Well, I’d like to say that it’s because my mother taught me that if you can’t say [...]
How to Set Up a Home Office [Ian's Messy Desk]
Posted in Productivity
Periodically, my wife points out that the name of this blog should be Ian’s Messy Desks. While I do a reasonable job of keeping organized at work, things often fall apart at home. Whether it’s a place to pay the bills and surf the internet or a place to work from home, a [...]