Relatively new to MLO but so far so good. (Long time frustrated Outlook user) Unfortunately, like most software; the help files and this discussion group, are excellent resources in explaining the specifics of how the tool works but seem to be lacking in general implementation; In other words when and why should I use the tool; is this the right tool. How do I get started, and what can I expect?
For example I don't need an expert to explain to me how a shovel works. However, some experienced opinions or advice would be great in helping me decide, if a trowel, a backhoe, or explosives would be more appropriate. Planting a flower versus digging a pond. I guess what I'm asking is for some ideas regarding best practices, expectations and implementation of MLO. What do you use it for, and how you make it work for you? Where does it really shine, where would other tools be more appropriate (calendars, spreadsheets, filing cabinets, or paper and pencil). I get the feeling that MLO in tandem with Outlook, OneNote and a filing cabinet,used with the GTD philosophy could be life-changing for ADD's like me (I just can't seem to wrap my brain around the entire system) Examples: - Does it work well for grocery lists or should I stick with paper? - Helping pick a direction in the morning before that 1st cup of coffee is kicks? - Is this better suited for mundane reminders (water the plants, take out the trash) or large projects (finish my basement, restore an antique car)? - Remembering recurring tasks that MUST get done TODAY (pick up the kids from daycare) versus tasks that really SHOULD get done TODAY(enter client billing for the day). - Tracking honey-do lists (pick up milk on the way home, "dad I need a check for the field trip next week") - spending one hour per week cleaning and organizing my hard drive (which will really never truly be finished) - paying bills on time - writing policies and procedures for new business. - Actually sending the XXX to the client like I promised. - Starting and finishing that really important XXX, instead of watching the really interesting UTube video, that just came in my email. I know this is vague, but I'm trying to get a grasp on the what, where, and why. I feel once am comfortable with that the specifics of how should be easy. Thank you -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MyLifeOrganized" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/mylifeorganized. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mylifeorganized/f72d5d22-ccd3-4190-864a-ff5ad1a53217%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
