![]() We all use trusted systems today and probably don’t know it. Many people who are Mac-centric use OmniFocus and are extremely pleased with how it works for them and since it is designed with GTD in mind it makes it easy to follow GTD methodology. Choosing a tool for your trusted system is a personal decision and analog, digital and hybrid systems can work. ![]() I recently ran across an old friend who uses OmniFocus as the basis of his trusted system and he wanted to know why I used Evernote instead of OmniFocus. Once the information is out of your head, it’s far easier to figure out what to do with it. David Allan defines “stuff” as: “anything you have allowed into your psychological or physical world that doesn’t belong where it is, but for which you haven’t yet determined the desired outcome and the next action step.” (page 17 of Getting Things Done) So, when we have stuff in our heads, it causes untold stress and anxiety. The best way to stop mentally stressing and start being productive is to get all your “stuff” into your trusted system. ![]() Trying to juggle too many things in your head at the same time is a major reason we get stressed out when there’s a lot of stuff going on. Our brains are optimized for fast decision-making, not storage. Many people (either consciously or unconsciously) try to keep track of everything they need to do in their mind, which is a big mistake.
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