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Quick capture on your BlackBerry

mycaptionI’ve recently had the opportunity to play with an integrated software/capture service called MyCaption.  I want to use this post as a way to introduce BlackBerry® owners to the benefits of the software in your GTD® practice.

Before we get started, I should identify the basic function of the software.  MyCaption allows the user to create and annotate Tasks, Appointments, Memos, Email, SMS messages, at the touch of a button.  The process is such that after the software captures the user’s vocal recording, that data is sent to the company’s servers, where it is delivered to the BlackBerry device as one of the above formats.

So how can it work for GTD? [Read more →]

Can you tell me why I was going to call you?

We thought you would enjoy this story, passed along by Joseph McEntire.

I had a funny and rewarding GTD experience that I thought was worth sharing.

Today I found a piece of paper crumpled up inside of my vest pocket.  A pocket I use only for my voice-recorder and not for hand written notes.  The note was labeled as follows…

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Best practices of GTD Collect

David Allen & his team sat down to record a podcast on the best practices of Collect.

In this 35 minute podcast they talk about:

  • Some of their favorite tools for capturing anywhere, anytime
  • The essential tools for work and home spaces
  • What makes or breaks a good collection tool?
  • The essential “red folder
  • Collect versus organize and why most people don’t get the difference
  • Why an empty inbox reduces interruptions
  • What’s it like to work in a GTD culture?

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