It appears that Merlin Mann has solid plans for 43 Folders
I don’t remember exactly when I discovered 43Folders; more than likely while searching for information on David Allen’s Getting Things Done. I’m almost certain that Merlin Mann’s site was my first taste of what those in the know call productivity porn. I found his insight addictive. Soon I got turned on to other sources and I found myself becoming a member of the gang Merlin is now addressing. I had RSS feeds coming in from a number of “productivity” sites and found myself constantly reaching for the next hint or tip on how to do something I already knew how to do.
So, with the respect I have for Merlin, I am going to use his site as he suggests. I’m also going to get back into productive mode and be a lot less consumptive. I’ve really come to recognize how much the computer and Internet has drained precious time from my life. Being a computer worker, I kept telling myself it was OK. Now I realize that like so many I became tool-focused rather than task-focused. It’s time for me to start seeing how much stuff I can do offline. Most news is noise, so with the help of the very effective Leech BLock Firefox extension, I’m limiting the flow of distraction into my life. If something really important happens will someone please call me?
In the meantime, I’m digesting some of the stuff I’ve taken in recently and plan to figure out what I have to offer the world that can be delivered through a blog.
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