Comments for Geek In the Stacks

Comment on GeekInTheStacks, version 2.0 by Eric Hamm

Eric Hamm — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 04:26:57 +0000

Hey Greg, you’re on the right track. I like how you’re driven to move forward, but not unrealistically so. Definitely move to a domain and self hosting setup and you’ll be much happier. Let us at the Blueprint know how things are coming along anytime. We love to see up-and-comers start moving forward and making their mark.

Also, you and me, we share the common bond of love for 1’s and 0’s. BTW, War Games vs Hackers vs Sneakers vs The Net vs Tron? I want them rated from best to worst. NOW GO!!! Eric

Comment on GeekInTheStacks, version 2.0 by Greg Syferd

Greg Syferd — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:57:09 +0000

@ Marko Thanks for stopping by and keep up the good work on your end!

Comment on GeekInTheStacks, version 2.0 by Marko Saric

Marko Saric — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:28:00 +0000

You came to some nice conclusions Greg!

Having your own domain name, having a real blogging platform, and having a blog with focused content are great steps to take.

Just a note on guest posts: I would recommend going for it. Write a post and contact a big blogger. Waiting for them to come to you might take a long time. Just go and grab it yourself.

Thanks for linking to my blog…

Comment on How to Write an Effective Email by 9 Tips to Keep Your Sanity at the Office « Geek In the Stacks

9 Tips to Keep Your Sanity at the Office « Geek In the Stacks — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:50:01 +0000

[...] a couple of things. Learn how to write a better email, which will save you a lot of time (see my post on this subject.) Also, don’t be a slave to your email. Limit yourself to only checking [...]

Comment on Starting Fresh – Back on the GTD Wagon by Greg Syferd

Greg Syferd — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:04:22 +0000

Dave-

I would recommend getting the book, if you feel it is something that will help. If you have a system that works for you, by all means keep up with it! Both of the tools do make more sense if you have read the book.

I have used a bevy of tools for GTD, including the two you mentioned. I have been using Things for about a year now and it works well for me. I agree with your assessment re: the complexity of Omnifocus.

However, I recommend anyone getting into GTD to start simple. Too many people fail because they first jump into a tool and then find that the tool doesn’t meet their needs. When starting GTD, follow David’s advise and start with pen, paper, and notecards.

I am so glad I started there because when I was ready to digitize, I looked for tools that met my needs and not for tools that forced me into a process I didn’t like.

Let me know what you think about the The Power of Less!

Comment on Starting Fresh – Back on the GTD Wagon by Dave Huff

Dave Huff — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:51:21 +0000

Greg

Honestly, trying-out the GTD apps (Omnifocus and Things) have kept me from buying into the system. Those apps seem needlessly complex and, in some ways, counterintuitive. Maybe if I actually read Allen’s book, I’d feel differently. In any case I ordered “The Power of Less” from Amazon based on your recommendation and should be receiving it this week.

Thanks
-Dave

Comment on Book Review: The Power of Less by Dave Huff

Dave Huff — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 23:38:51 +0000

Sounds interesting … I’ll have to check it out. Thanks!

Comment on Adam Savage and the Art of Obsession by Jim Brochowski

Jim Brochowski — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:03:20 +0000

I was all ready to comment about how “Yeah obsessed” this guy is and how weird etc… and then he said:

Achieving the end of the exercise was never the point of the exercise to begin with was it?

Wow! That says so much that I’m pretty much at a loss to describe it’s effect on my psyche.

Thanks for sharing this Gregor.

Comment on Book Review: The Power of Less by Jim Brochowski

Jim Brochowski — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:36:41 +0000

Focus – Well that just happens to be WOTD. I will put this on my reading list. Thanks for the review.

Comment on Two New Books Out Today by Book Review: The Power of Less « Geek In the Stacks

Book Review: The Power of Less « Geek In the Stacks — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:39:45 +0000

[...] Published January 9, 2009 Uncategorized Tags: books, GTD, productivity As I mentioned last week, I eagerly picked up a copy of Leo Babauta’s The Power of Less. All in all, it’s a [...]