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Increase Workplace Productivity by Not Being a Jerk

Some of you are probably thinking “hey, aren’t you the guy who advocated completely ignoring coworkers?”. Well, yes, but that’s only in special cases – like when you need to get things done and they’re interrupting you with relatively unimportant stuff. This post will deal with your overall demeanor (and, subsequently, reputation) in [...]

How to Become a del.icio.us Black Belt

Written by Brett Kelly

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After RSS, I have to believe social bookmarking is the next “gateway drug” one would partake in on their journey to total Web 2.0-ination. And of, course, bookmarking powerhouse del.icio.us leads the pack of these types of sites (though, Ma.gnolia.com still holds a special place in my heart) bringing simplicity of design and a [...]

Practical GTD: Cheatsheet Series on LifeDev

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If you haven’t already, check out Glen’s GTD Cheatsheet series over at one of my favorite productivity blogs, LifeDev, starting with The Workflow. It’s a work in progress with daily updates, and he’s got some very good things to say.
So do yourself a favor and head on over with the quickness!
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5 Essential Windows Applications for Power Users

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Windows is a part of most people’s daily lives. Whether it’s by choice or by corporate decree, it’s a fact of life. Over the years using Windows at work, I’ve been able to put together a list of applications/tools that I consider to be indispensable. The stock functionality in Windows can be, [...]

Fundamental GTD: Next Actions 101 by Legal Andrew

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Andrew over at legalandrew.com has started a series on “Next Actions” as they relate to the GTD methodology. The first post in the series is available now, and you should definitely check it out!
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An Open Question for Mr. Merlin Mann

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Hi Merlin, I’m Brett. Welcome to my little blog here.
I’m somewhat new to GTD, but yours was one of the first sites I stumbled onto while investigating it and looking for more information. I found your writing style to be engaging and entertaining, and your content relevant and informative. Without sounding too [...]

Hacking Life: A Survival Guide for Getting Your First Tattoo

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(Note: This is something I wrote awhile back for my personal blog that I thought you folks might enjoy and perhaps find somewhat useful. So, if you feel like you’ve read this before, that’s probably why )
At some point most contemporary lives, most everybody enterains the notion of getting a tattoo. The social [...]

Get Your GTD Fix with The Ultimate GTD Index

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The benevolent proprietor of one of my new favorite GTD blogs has put together a fantastic site he dubs ‘The Ultimate GTD Index‘. Basically, it’s all the GTD-related blog posts and bookmarks from around the web in one convenient location. He was even kind enough to include my little blog among the ranks!
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No Mouse Required: Mastering ‘Windows Key’ Shortcuts

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One of the most under-utilized keyboard shortcut mechanisms is the Windows Key. This key (pictured) is located between Ctrl and Alt on most modern Windows keyboards and offers a veritable treasure trove of productivity goodness. And I’d be willing to bet you’ll find some nuggets in here you didn’t know existed
These [...]

How to Use Firefox Live Bookmarks for RSS Feed “Probation”

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Of all the Web 2.0-ish innovations to come down the pike in the last couple of years, RSS seems to be the most pervasive. New readers (both web- and client-based) are cropping up all over the map and just about every site on the Internet (including this one) has some sort of syndicated content [...]