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@If Context
GOD | Feb 19 2006
One of the problems I have is coordinating a particular action in one place so that I can complete it in another. For instance, grabbing a book from the office that is ready to be returned to the library as I go out to get coffee on the other side of campus. Another similar example is that I meant to give something to a friend of mine, have had it in my pocket for several days now, but forgot to give it to him when I saw him today -- even though we spent a few hours together, eating and talking. I thought about tackling this with dated tasks, which would certainly help in the situation with my friend, but it wouldn't help in the first example. So I think I'm going to try using @If contexts. An example would be, @If - Going past library, then grab book to take back. Or, @If - You see Mark, give him that thing. Thoughts? 18 Comments
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Since it is a spur...Submitted by Ecgtheow on March 1, 2006 - 9:26am.
michaelramm wrote:
Since it is a spur of the moment thing there is NO tool that help you in this situation. I agree with this. I find that I have to carry the item, which itself serves as a reminder. I also put a note on my calendar to remind me when it's due, but that doesn't always provide enough of a kick. This applies to videos and books for me. --Ecg » POSTED IN:
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