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Productivity Post Archive
Why I Have Four Scanners
Productivity and organization go hand in hand. A good scanner will help you organize your paper documents, so you can spend more time doing and relaxing, and less time hunting and worrying. Here are the four scanners I use (though I could probably get by with two).
How to Keep Errands to a Minimum
Errands are a necessary part of a productive week, but the time you spend running around town can add up. Here are nine ways to help keep the overhead of running errands to a minimum so you can stay productive.
Focus on the Top 20%
How different would your life be if you didn’t spend 80% of your time on things that don’t matter as much as the top 20%? With a little planning and practice, you can spend your time and attention on what matters most.
How to Get More Done by Walking Away from Your Desk
When you’re stuck on a problem, a change of pace can be exactly what you need.
The Forecast View in OmniFocus 2 for OS X
The Forecast view lets you schedule tasks and see when you’re overbooked. OmniFocus 2 for OS X brings this powerful tool to the Mac.
Six Email Signature Mistakes that Might Send the Wrong Message
Email is an important part of how we communicate. Your signature is at the end of every message you send. Be sure it isn’t sending the wrong message about you.
How to Automatically Flag Starting Tasks in OmniFocus
Using deferred dates is the best way to schedule a task for a later date. With a little bit of scripting, you can have them automatically show up in your list of what you’re going to do today.
Tracking Urgent and Important Tasks in OmniFocus
Ideally, we spend most of our time working in Quadrant 2, doing important work early, while you still have time to do quality work. OmniFocus lets you track that important work while making sure that deadlines don’t slip by.
Put the Big Rocks at the Top of Your List
Knowing what tasks you’re going to do is good. Knowing what order you’re going to do them in is even better.
When Good Tasks Go Bad
Don’t let tasks languish on your to-do list. Accept that you’re never going to do them and let go.
Focusing on the Visible Horizons
You can’t focus on everything at once. Pay attention to what comes next without ignoring the mountains looming before you.