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I have been working in my mind mapping app A LOT lately so I decided to put a mind map directly above my Personal Kanban that correlates to that particular brainstorming. The color ink on the options match with the colors on the mind mapping. I am very interested to see how this works out. I think it will be highly effective, particularly for meetings. Tomorrow I have a few meetings that I am going to try it out with. I really am excited how this moleskine is evolving and how combined with Personal Kanban is working for me.
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You may need to view the biggest version to make sense of it. The method is from Keri Smith's book Living Out Loud. Requires one sheet of A4 or US Letter paper. Produces one sixteen page booklet that fits nicely in a pocket for making notes or scribbling. Perfect for those too damn cheap to use Merlin's HipsterPDA - or just not that hip.
I'm so unhip it's a wonder my bum doesn't fall off.
Sorry die Maine Coon ist immer mit von der Partie.
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working cat
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○ wie man eine Ananas zerteilt
ohne die Schale zuschälen ○
das erfährt man in einem lifehack.
Die grünen Blätter lassen sich auch für den Salat verwenden;
quasi als Gewürz.
Frisch und reif muss sie sein.
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A tool or technique that makes some aspect of one's life easier or more efficient
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Kniffe aka Life Hacks
Häufig geht es darum, Dinge kreativ und vollkommen anders zu gestalten, als ursprünglich vorgesehen.
Meist geht es besser oder überraschend anders.
ps
Drücke 4 Sekunden auf die Fernbedienung des Autos und schau was passiert!
it's possible to get even cheaper tickets between brighton and london.. if you know how to hack the system :)
14 Ways to Cultivate a Lifetime Reading Habit
Somewhere after “lose weight”, “stop procrastinating”, and “fall in love”, “read more” is one of the top goals that many people set for themselves. And rightly so: A good book can be hugely satisfying, can teach you about things beyond your daily horizons, and can create characters so vivid you feel as if you really know them.
If reading is a habit you’d like to get into, there are a number of ways to cultivate it.
First, realize that reading is highly enjoyable, if you have a good book. If you have a lousy book (or an extremely difficult one) and you are forcing yourself through it, it will seem like a chore. If this happens for several days in a row, consider abandoning the book and finding one that you’ll really love.
Other than that, try these tips to cultivate a lifetime reading habit:
Set times. You should have a few set times during every day when you’ll read for at least 5-10 minutes. These are times that you will read no matter what — triggers that happen each day. For example, make it a habit to read during breakfast and lunch (and even dinner if you eat alone). And if you also read every time you’re sitting on the can, and when you go to bed, you now have four times a day when you read for 10 minutes each — or 40 minutes a day. That’s a great start, and by itself would be an excellent daily reading habit. But there’s more you can do.
Always carry a book. Wherever you go, take a book with you. When I leave the house, I always make sure to have my drivers license, my keys and my book, at a minimum. The book stays with me in the car, and I take it into the office and to appointments and pretty much everywhere I go, unless I know I definitely won’t be reading (like at a movie). If there is a time when you have to wait (like at a doctor’s office or at the DMV), whip out your book and read. Great way to pass the time.
Make a list. Keep a list of all the great books you want to read. You can keep this in your journal, in a pocket notebook, on your personal home page, on your personal wiki, wherever. Be sure to add to it whenever you hear about a good book, online or in person. Keep a running list, and cross out the ones you read. Tech trick: create a Gmail account for your book list, and email the address every time you hear about a good book. Now your inbox will be your reading list. When you’ve read a book, file it under “Done”. If you want, you can even reply to the message (to the same address) with notes about the book, and those will be in the same conversation thread, so now your Gmail account is your reading log too.
Find a quiet place. Find a place in your home where you can sit in a comfortable chair (don’t lay down unless you’re going to sleep) and curl up with a good book without interruptions. There should be no television or computer near the chair to minimize distractions, and no music or noisy family members/roommates. If you don’t have a place like this, create one.
Reduce television/Internet. If you really want to read more, try cutting back on TV or Internet consumption. This may be difficult for many people. Still, every minute you reduce of Internet/TV, you could use for reading. This could create hours of book reading time.
Read to your kid. If you have children, you must, must read to them. Creating the reading habit in your kids is the best way to ensure they’ll be readers when they grow up … and it will help them to be successful in life as well. Find some great children’s books, and read to them. At the same time, you’re developing the reading habit in yourself … and spending some quality time with your child as well.
Keep a log. Similar to the reading list, this log should have not only the title and author of the books you read, but the dates you start and finish them if possible. Even better, put a note next to each with your thoughts about the book. It is extremely satisfying to go back over the log after a couple of months to see all the great books you’ve read.
Go to used book shops. My favorite place to go is a discount book store where I drop off all my old books (I usually take a couple of boxes of books) and get a big discount on used books I find in the store. I typically spend only a couple of dollars for a dozen or more books, so although I read a lot, books aren’t a major expense. And it is very fun to browse through the new books people have donated. Make your trip to a used book store a regular thing.
Have a library day. Even cheaper than a used book shop is a library, of course. Make it a weekly trip.
Read fun and compelling books. Find books that really grip you and keep you going. Even if they aren’t literary masterpieces, they make you want to read — and that’s the goal here. After you have cultivated the reading habit, you can move on to more difficult stuff, but for now, go for the fun, gripping stuff. Stephen King, John Grisham, Tom Clancy, Robert Ludlum, Nora Roberts, Sue Grafton, Dan Brown … all those popular authors are popular for a reason — they tell great stories. Other stuff you might like: Vonnegut, William Gibson, Douglas Adams, Nick Hornby, Trevanian, Ann Patchett, Terry Pratchett, Terry McMillan, F. Scott Fitzgerald. All excellent storytellers.
Make it pleasurable. Make your reading time your favorite time of day. Have some good tea or coffee while you read, or another kind of treat. Get into a comfortable chair with a good blanket. Read during sunrise or sunset, or at the beach.
Blog it. One of the best ways to form a habit is to put it on your blog. If you don’t have one, create one. It’s free. Have your family go there and give you book suggestions and comment on the ones you’re reading. It keeps you accountable for your goals.
Set a high goal. Tell yourself that you want to read 50 books this year (or some other number like that). Then set about trying to accomplish it. Just be sure you’re still enjoying the reading though — don’t make it a rushed chore.
Have a reading hour or reading day. If you turn off the TV or Internet in the evening, you could have a set hour (perhaps just after dinner) when you and maybe all the members of your family read each night. Or you could do a reading day, when you (and again, your other family members if you can get them to join you) read for practically the whole day. It’s super fun.
Have any tips for creating the reading habit? Or any favorite books or authors to share?
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Article credit : www.lifehack.org/articles/featured/14-ways-to-cultivate-a...
Details of my home desk's cord management.
Clockwise from top left:
1) All electric sockets are banded to the bottom of the table. There's approximately five meters (or 15 feet) of that metal band underneath my desk.
2) The switch is also tightly attached to the desk underbelly. Wireless router is located elsewhere.
3) SCART sockets for all my audio / video needs. The extra cords from the other PC somewhat block the view.
4) The longer metal band keeps the heavier transformer in place on an upside-down socket.
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Just started experimenting with a magnet board, mind-mapping and algorithm to get order and an overview into my atomic to-do list. Soon ran out of magnets, so I only grouped the to-do slips roughly. I am still at the very start of this design process. But, boy, does that put fun into your task list. The inspiration came from this website alas, it is in German.
Update: this was one of the first experiment with this method. The method has been greatly refined. Please check out the Slip Method set and the serialised book on my website.
After creating the original mind.Depositor with clips and used it for a while, I found a small problem but it bugs me on regular basis. To insert and pull out the cards, it requires force, no matter how small it is, it creates stress. That's why superior Japanese stationery designs often put into considerations how to reduce user efforts. They call the practice "Universal Design".
So I set out to do a simpler version by using two pieces of leather only. I also have a practice to carry a small notepad or Field Notes to capture to-do inputs temporarily before transferring them to GTD index cards. So I'm adding a slit for the notepad and a slit to store extra blank index cards.
On the left hand side of the cover, I can put a notepad by inserting it to a slit, put blank GTD index cards in the pocket and insert a Field Notes.
On the right hand side I can put two categories of index cards (Personal and Work) into different pockets.
There is also a flap used as a bookmark or enclosure.
The whole thing becomes more compact and functional. It requires less effort to use, it is a simpler design with pleasant leather as the only material, I'm so happy with it. I especially like the color contrast of the outer white and inner brown. So check out the sections below and learn how to create your own.
Original mind.Depositor
Download mind.Depositor Index Card Templates
How to create the original mind.Depositor
How to create mind.Depositor 2
Previous cover of mind.Depositor: Lifehacker.com (followup, and Japanese version of it), GTDTimes, Moleskinerie, Koloist, David Allen Co., Lifehacking.jp, Geeks Guide To Productivity
More on Scription blog: moleskine.vox.com/library/post/minddepositor-2---leather-...
Behold my base of operations out of my small Brooklyn apartment.
Since I'll be having a hip surgery with a long recovery, I wanted to have a place that I could work, play Xbox, and not become hugely obese while I recover. Here you can see where I'll be spending most of my time
In this workspace you'll find
An old Ikea Desk (similar to the MICKE)
Zero Gravity Patio chair
+cupholder attachment
SPRI Resistance bands
3M Adjustable Monitor Stand
Ikea throw pillow for back support
Lots of Gaffers tape
Handling a pumpkin can indeed be a tricky endeavor, akin to juggling a fragile, orange orb of autumnal festivity. Imagine the scene: you're in the kitchen, the air is filled with the scent of cinnamon and nutmeg, and you're ready to create a culinary masterpiece with the mighty pumpkin. But beware, for the pumpkin is a capricious creature, round and robust yet perilously precarious. One wrong move, a slip of the hand, and suddenly it's an orange apocalypse on your kitchen floor! The pumpkin, in its spherical splendor, could plummet and burst, unleashing a torrent of seeds and pulp, turning your tidy kitchen into a scene straight out of a Halloween horror story. It's like the pumpkin has a mind of its own, plotting its escape from culinary creation to create chaos. So, when you cradle that plump pumpkin in your arms, treat it with the respect and caution it deserves, lest you find yourself in a sticky situation with a floor that's more jack-o'-lantern than gleaming tile. Remember, a pumpkin in the kitchen is not just a vegetable; it's an adventure, a test of skill and patience, a dance with gravity where the stakes are high, and the rewards are delicious. So, don your apron like armor, wield your knife with precision, and prepare for the pumpkin challenge. May your kitchen escapades be mess-free and your pumpkin dishes be legendary!
I keep track of my projects and assignments for school using clear folders. I stick color-coded 3x5 cards in the front of the folders to label them, so they're all reusable.
It might look like overkill, but its actually pretty compact when its all put together. And it keeps me from carting around old papers I don't need anymore, as well as from having to constantly reprint things I've lost.
If you can spare an eraser and have a (iPhone) SIM tool, plus a small hammer (not shown), you can adjust a metal watch band like a pro.
Brace band with push pin slot side on eraser. Engage SIM on upper pin end. Hammer gingerly.
* $5 Walgreens kitchen timer.
* set countdown for 8 minutes
* when it goes off, look at what you're doing
* is this what you're supposed to be doing? (a/k/a "Work")
* if you're off-task, refocus
* repeat, repeat
This is my first attempt to implement the hipster pda as I stumbled upon on 43folders while reading David Allens book "Getting Things Done"
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My GTD Next Actions are written on note cards and then sorted by context. Here are my context bins. My Agenda cards are in the background on my Levenger Card Bleachers I got at a warehouse sale. The agendas are for group meetings and individuals I work with.
I use kitchen tray as blank indexcard holder :) What is convenient is that I can use it as card stand as well.
Indexcard, pen, tray, and mat. That's all I need for writing, though I use KM2P and Dock to moble/stock indexcard. The writing set is mobile, from working desk to tea table.
Keep system minimum, simple and fun :)
I have tried many combination, but this is the best at this moment.
Join us for productivity Par-tay with Jared Goralnick--lifehacker, productivity guru, and founder of AwayFind, a startup that aims to help you escape the tyranny of the email inbox. With AwayFind, you can check your email less often and "Still stay in touch with those who truly need to reach you." In addition to talking about AwayFind, we'll talk about common roadblocks to productivity and how Jared blasts through those barriers in his own professional life. We'll also look at how social media impacts professional productivity.
It's a productivity Par-taaaaay. Join us!!!
What: A productivity Par-tay with Jonny Goldstein, Scott Stead, and Jared Goralnick and you! As always, the best part of the Par-tay is interacting with you via live text chat.
When: Weds, July 9, 9-10PM Eastern
Where: jonnyspartay.com
Looks Sexy lady profession in the eyes of man / (Photo: Lifehack)
PROFESSION women can add a spark of romance when he falls in love. Although the profession is not the only reason they choose a partner.
Maybe out there there are some men who have longed for a companion with certain professions....
www.world.zorhea.com/looks-sexy-lady-profession-in-the-ey...
Behold my base of operations out of my small Brooklyn apartment.
Since I'll be having a hip surgery with a long recovery, I wanted to have a place that I could work, play Xbox, and not become hugely obese while I recover. Here you can see where I'll be spending most of my time
In this workspace you'll find
An old Ikea Desk (similar to the MICKE)
Zero Gravity Patio chair
+cupholder attachment
SPRI Resistance bands
3M Adjustable Monitor Stand
Ikea throw pillow for back support
Lots of Gaffers tape
Behold my base of operations out of my small Brooklyn apartment.
Since I'll be having a hip surgery with a long recovery, I wanted to have a place that I could work, play Xbox, and not become hugely obese while I recover. Here you can see where I'll be spending most of my time
In this workspace you'll find
An old Ikea Desk (similar to the MICKE)
Zero Gravity Patio chair
+cupholder attachment
SPRI Resistance bands
3M Adjustable Monitor Stand
Ikea throw pillow for back support
Lots of Gaffers tape
The windows in my new apartment were problematic because they let in so much light, and meant the homeless guys in the parking lot could look inside. Fortunately I whipped together this little solution to counter both problems.
Kaiser Permanente Digital Health and the Innovation Centers (Garfield Innovation Center / Center for Total Health) host an "UnFocus" Group to explore the future of health and health care in the year 2025 with people from the Generation Y Generation. The product of their work will inform new directions in Kaiser Permanente Care Delivery. Watch for products on display soon!
Unfocus Group facilitated by Jennifer Liebermann, Director of the Garfield Center, and Emelina Choi, Senior Consultant, Strategic Planning, and Ashley Brown, Consultant in Learning and Organizational Effectiveness
Published in 8 Sentences Mostly Heard From Millennials At Work (And What They Actually Mean)
Here's my new Hipster PDA (a little blurry photo, I know). It's not the classical 3"x5" version because I prefer 4"x4" cards, which fit better in a jeans back-pocket.
It's a basic hodge podge of things, but it's what i normally have on my desk. I spend most of my time at this desk, I record podcasts, write blog posts, edit video & audio. Sort of a collection of everything, which is why there's a little bit of everything.
The desk itself is just a recycled wal*mart desk from when I was a kid.
The Monitor Shelf I made with a shelf from Home Depot and 6 door stoppers.