GTD, or “Getting Things Done” is about the only way that I can stay on top of the multitude of tasks and projects that I am responsible for. Having a smooth online system is pretty key to improved productivity. For me it’s not about it being the only system, but one that compliments my index card based system.
The most promising software in recent months is Nirvana, which has been rolling out the features and listens to the community of users through blog posts and forums. Check out this video for a glimpse of the basic set of features…
Last week I participated in a Webinar with users from across Canada. For my readers who don’t know what a webinar is, it’s like a seminar, but presented over the web. I’ve tried a few of these services, and the current leader by a long way is DimDim. With this service it is possible to [...]
by Mike Thomas on September 29, 2008
in Software
I’ve had a few requests for the Drupal to Worpress Script that I used to make the move. I take very little credit for it, and no responsibility if it doesn’t work in your situation! Follow the instructions, in the script and see how you go.
I suggest attempting it on a test installation before hitting [...]
Wow, AutoCad has finally brought Civil3D out of the dark-ages with a couple of extensions that should have been included long ago.
Having had the misfortune of using Civil3D, I am shocked that they actually responded to something that their competitors have done for years. Three small extensions that will add significant usability to thousands of [...]
Some of the most famous decision makers in the world napped during their work day – yet the practise never caught on for the general masses in our post industrialized economy of workaholics. 
But in today’s technologically driven workplace, there are tools that can help you relax, and even wake up feeling refreshed so you can continue the work you need to do. Pzizz is one of the options out there, and one that I’ve used on and off for the past couple of years.
Do you feel tired during the day? You’re not alone.
Sleep problems and lack of energy affect most people at some time, but Pzizz can help.
This revolutionary insomnia treatment enables you to sleep better by stopping the nightly struggle.
It also helps you increase energy levels during the day with unique power naps or performance breaks.
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There have been many notable nappers throughout history, here’s a partial list…
- Salvador Dali
- Thomas Edison
- Winston Churchill
- John F. Kennedy
- Albert Einstein
- John D. Rockefeller
- Lyndon B. Johnson
- William J. Clinton
- Napoleon Bonaparte
- Ludwig van Beethoven
Why aren’t you napping?
This software has changed how I operate during the day. I am able to time-out in a structured manner, gaining the ultimate in relaxation and rejuvenation from a short, sometimes 20 minute nap.
You can check it out at this link. I highly recommend the practice, and all you need is an mp3 player such as an ipod.
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Email is once again being recognized as the future for social networking. Unfortunately for many of us that spend a third of every day in the corporate setting, Microsoft Outlook is the email client we are given, whether we choose it or not. Now Outlook has its benefits, it’s actually pretty great as a calendar/email application. The todos are hard to use effectively, and overall message management is terrible.
Xobni steps in at this point and offers users of Outlook a solution to finding messages related to a particular person, or even people related to someone.
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If you’d like a beta invite, leave me a comment here and we’ll see what I can do for you. Of course you need to be running Outlook as your email client. Check out the links above to find out more through their website and demo video.
Gmail is still my favourite app for email, and that’s what I use for all of the UrbanWorkbench accounts, but while at work, life has become much easier since upgrading Outlook with Xobni – and it’s only in beta!
Mike Thomas