iPod Touch + OmniFocus is all that and a bag of chips

WHERE HAVE I BEEN?
First and foremost, my apologies for being vacant for so long. At some point in time I was getting so wrapped up in the toys I researched that I became captive to them. They took me to a hidden island where I finally escaped but not without permanent damage to [...]

Embrace GTD and Gain Momentum

The last two weeks for me have been a time for experimentation.  I attempted to put a few changes into my work style, I pulled back on my blogging, on my blog reading and noticeably increased my productivity.  I found different ways of getting things done and I met an old friend – momentum.  
When [...]

Trust your GTD System

Several blogs note the ongoing battles one can have with your Getting Things Done system.  Half the battle is getting things figured out in the first place and determining the best set up for yourself.  Whether it involves index cards, a labeler, a Moleskine, a great pen to write with, an online GTD app or [...]

Four Hour WorkWeek – Take 1

I have amassed a huge reading list in the past few weeks and although I have quite a growing list on the back of the toilet, I couldn’t resist buying the Four Hour Workweek by Tim Ferris.  Having heard of this book for a few months it was time to investigate into all that I had heard. [...]

Practical Hack – Opening Plastic Sealed Packages

I apologize for not revealing this useful tip until after the holidays, but it only revealed itself to me a few weeks ago.  As we’re all aware by now, plastics are taking over the packaging business.  From zip drives to toys to many modern conveniences, EVERYTHING is being sealed in hard plastic packaging.  AND, worse [...]

Productivity While Creating

I‘ve been busy the last few days working on a few video projects for work and thought I’d reflect on a few items that may help you.  First, just because you’re a creative type don’t always feel like you constantly have to reinvent the wheel.  There is always something to be said for consistency – [...]

Productivity Tip While Reading

Here’s a quick tip for maintaining some productivity while reading.  
Whether it’s your Moleskine or your Hipster PDA, sometimes the simplest needs are not always at our grasp.  So, consider this:  Using an index card as your bookmark, whenever you come across an idea, simply write it on the card.  You can then choose to [...]

Risk for Reward

Want a quick method to improve yourself, increase your productivity or finish a project on time?  Whether it be weight loss, self-improvement or changing a bad habit, this method delivers the results.  Be warned:  like anything, it takes work, desire, effort – and living with some discomfort if your goal is not met.  And yes…it [...]

What To Do When You Get Stuck

Your boss gives you a project you’ve been looking forward to for a long time.  You salivate as the file gets handed over to you.  You dream a bit after the boss leaves, illusions of a new office, new promotion or you may simply just enjoy the thrill of a new project and are happy [...]

Back to the Basics

Whether it’s about productivity, marketing or simply life, sometimes you just have to get back to the basics.  We live in a world that loves to complicate itself.  Decisions are deferred to committees.  Emails are bounced around and people who should not be involved get tossed into the mix.  Internet searches take too long because [...]