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Filing system recommendations for limited space

I'm not only new here but I'm also new to GTD.

I've got the audio CD's of David & Co. and listen to these at every opportunity. I'm also half way through the book.

I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for implementing/purchasing equipment for someone (me) who has limited space in the house. I currently live in a rented small house where there is NO space for an office desk/drawers/In trays etc. I do have a dinning room table however. I do like the idea of the "tickler" system and will be purchasing one of these when I find one that is appropriate.

Grateful for any advice someone can give.

Regards,

Jason

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Jason, For your small-space tickler file,...

Jason,
For your small-space tickler file, try an "everyday" file. It is 1-31 and Jan-Dec all bound into an accordion-type binding. It sits on your table or desk. The accordion pleats on the left side allow for lots of expansion.

I've got one at home and one at work. Even though there's room at the office for a more traditional file drawer group of manila folders, I prefer the everyday file. I got mine at one of the big office supply chain stores. You might need to order it - I've never seen it in the store.

Office Depot:
Smead? Desktop File Sorter, A-Z
Item #: 210476

emkay

 
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