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Getting Started: Lo-Fi or Hi-Fi?
Lord Yo | Mar 7 2007
Hi everyone After hearing and reading a lot about GTD, I finally read the book and decided to implement it for my private and work life. To be honest, I can hardly wait to that two days I've scheduled to fill and process my in-box. What I'm struggling with is the right balance between lo-fi and hi-fi, as synchronization is somewhat limited:
I would love to use my palm to manage my lists, because I will have it with me all the time. Since I cannot install any software at work, I'm looking for an online GDT tool that I can synchronize my palm with. However, if synchronization problems keep me from getting GTD off the ground, I would consider less technological options as well. Any ideas or opinions? Should I go more lo-fi to make things simpler? 7 Comments
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 Generic Palm works fineSubmitted by Webb on March 7, 2007 - 7:21am.
Lord Yo;8435 wrote:
What I'm struggling with is the right balance between lo-fi and hi-fi, as synchronization is somewhat limited: So you know, I've done GTD two different ways. I started with a huge 3-ring binder I called "The Brain", which had my whole system in it. It worked great. Some weeks ago I moved back to the palm. I've been using the Palm since 1997 or so, but I have still been pretty impressed with how easily the palm's default applications handle the GTD process. I would discourage you from seeking out any new tools to go with your new GTD process; I'd recommend that you use things with which you are familiar and comfortable. Any complexity or speedbumps you can eliminate will make everything easier. When it comes down to it, all you need to do GTD are lists (and lists and lists). It's all about the process, and you don't need a new tool to do that. Paper works great, but so does the palm. So, does your work notes synchronization cover the basic palm apps (calendar/address/task/memo)? If so, I'd say just invest in the palm. Another thing that I've learned is that switching from one trusted system to another is no big deal; it just takes a few hours. So don't be afraid of getting "stuck" in a system! Good luck! Webb » POSTED IN:
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