Do you have a physical or digital tickler?

Greg · 01-01-2008, 08:17 PM

Does anyone actually use 43 physical manila folders as a tickler system?

I've tried scheduling projects for the future in my calendar, but hate that I can't find that note later. Sometimes I want to add to it. I've also tried having a someday/maybe project list, but the problem with that is the list grows to be unmanageable when there are dozens and dozens of random ideas.

My question to you GTD gurus -- Is the physical 43 folders the best way to go, or can I do the same thing digitally?

Will · 01-01-2008, 09:00 PM

I use a combination of Google Notebook, iGoogle, and Google Docs to keep all my GTD things in check.

This strategy works well for me since I spend 99.9% of my time in front of my computer, so there's really no need for physical folders.

Greg · 01-01-2008, 10:32 PM

When I tried GNotebook it was a little buggy and sometimes sluggish. Maybe it's better now but it didn't survive more than a couple weeks of use.

Savio · 01-02-2008, 04:27 PM

A SmartPhone does the job. I have a symbian series 60 phone. (Nokia 6681)...and Its got everything to keep me sane. In built calender helps remember Appointments, Meetings and special occasions. There's other applications like Todo list, Notes, etc.

So its Digital Ticker for me.

I also use mobile version of 30 Boxes.

Greg · 01-02-2008, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Savio

A SmartPhone does the job. I have a symbian series 60 phone. (Nokia 6681)...and Its got everything to keep me sane. In built calender helps remember Appointments, Meetings and special occasions. There's other applications like Todo list, Notes, etc.

So its Digital Ticker for me.

I also use mobile version of 30 Boxes.

Never heard to 30 Boxes, so I went to check it out. Seems interesting.

Can you sync your 6681 calendar and 30 boxes?

When I had a E61, not being able to sync some shared Google Calendars with my own personal Nokia calendar was annoying.

BTW, now that I've moved from the E60 series to a Treo.... my head-to-head verdict is Palm sucks, Nokias rule.

Savio · 01-02-2008, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg

Never heard to 30 Boxes, so I went to check it out. Seems interesting.

Can you sync your 6681 calendar and 30 boxes?

There's a mobile version. I usually sync Outlook with my Nokia calender.
I just copy the important appintments/tasks to 30 Boxes too.
So that, I can access it from anywhere throu Internet.
But its the Mobile Version that cheers me up.
Link here...
30 Boxes Mobile

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Originally Posted by Greg

When I had a E61, not being able to sync some shared Google Calendars with my own personal Nokia calendar was annoying.

Sorry buddy. I dont use Gcal. But I use everything else Google. (Rss/Notebook/Gmail/etc..)
By the way, if you have a GPRS connection, you can access everything, even Gcal on your mobile by using Opera Mini(I Love it). There's no need to sync.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg

BTW, now that I've moved from the E60 series to a Treo.... my head-to-head verdict is Palm sucks, Nokias rule.

Haha..so true.

01-01-2008, 08:17 PM	#1
Greg Administrator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sunny Southern California Posts: 245 Thanks: 21 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts Reputation: (56)	Do you have a physical or digital tickler? Does anyone actually use 43 physical manila folders as a tickler system? I've tried scheduling projects for the future in my calendar, but hate that I can't find that note later. Sometimes I want to add to it. I've also tried having a someday/maybe project list, but the problem with that is the list grows to be unmanageable when there are dozens and dozens of random ideas. My question to you GTD gurus -- Is the physical 43 folders the best way to go, or can I do the same thing digitally? __________________ Admin / Tech guy Wise Bread, Parenting Squad, Healthcare Hacks

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Greg Administrator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sunny Southern California Posts: 245 Thanks: 21 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts Reputation: (56)	google notebook When I tried GNotebook it was a little buggy and sometimes sluggish. Maybe it's better now but it didn't survive more than a couple weeks of use. __________________ Admin / Tech guy Wise Bread, Parenting Squad, Healthcare Hacks

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Savio Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 52 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Reputation: (21)	A SmartPhone does the job. I have a symbian series 60 phone. (Nokia 6681)...and Its got everything to keep me sane. In built calender helps remember Appointments, Meetings and special occasions. There's other applications like Todo list, Notes, etc. So its Digital Ticker for me. I also use mobile version of 30 Boxes. __________________ A man should control his life. Mine is controlling me. --Rudolph Valentino.

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Will Administrator Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 382 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Reputation: (24)	I use a combination of Google Notebook, iGoogle, and Google Docs to keep all my GTD things in check. This strategy works well for me since I spend 99.9% of my time in front of my computer, so there's really no need for physical folders.