Keeping Track of To-Do's

Maybe I'm an exception in the world of web workers, but I generally prefer a desktop application over a web-based one.

However, one online web app that I have found to be useful and well put together is the GTD-friendly to-do application Vitalist. The basic service is free, has a pleasant interface and completely meets my needs.

If you are looking for an on-line to-do application, be sure to check Vitalist out.

Technorati Tags: gtd, getting things done, productivity, online applications

Trim Your RSS Feeds: Value vs Distraction

I have found one of the best ways to increase productivity is to judiciously trim my RSS feeds.

Personally I went through my RSS feeds and determined which ones regularly provided meaningful, relevant content to help me in my profession and which ones generally led me down a path of distraction (i.e. Digg Tech).

I'm not saying I removed all distractions, as it would be hard to part with my daily Dilbert feed, but by reducing the least useful RSS feeds (especially those that were also high volume) I now have more time to focus on a select group of feeds that deserve in-depth attention because of the real value they provide.

So next time you go to add a new RSS feed to your favorite reader, ask yourself: What is the Value vs Distraction ratio of this feed?

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