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OCTOBER 15, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. The typical rant against the GTD System is it’s an overwhelming system. Most of these dissidents feel so because they ten to only focus on one aspect of the system. Visit the original article at [link]. Post written by Marlon Ribunal.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. The Getting Things Done system (GTD) is undoubtedly one of the best productivity systems out there. The GTD System has helped millions of knowledge workers get through their workdays stress-free and more effective. Visit the original article at [link].

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JUNE 27, 2011

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. I needed a more robust system to manage my stuff, so I looked for a software solution that did the trick. Well, I tried several apps, the most outstanding at the moment and, although they were good to manage to-do lists, they didn’t fully support the GTD methodology. Guest Post.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Copyright © 2011 Guest Author. When you attempt an action and it doesn’t turn out how you wanted it to, it can cause a huge drop in your self-esteem. Of course, it’s completely normal to think of failure in such terms, but without failure, we wouldn’t know what it takes to succeed. Guest Post.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. My BlackBerry Bold 9780 became an extension of my productivity system right out of the box. It doesn’t give me the familiarity of exploring folders and subfolders like my desktop or laptop would. Visit the original article at [link].

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. Part II – Systems. Let’s make clear, though, that the system and the tool have nothing to do with your productivity. Your choice of productivity system and preferred tool are nothing but simple extensions of your process. Introduction.

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OCTOBER 14, 2011

Copyright © 2011 Productivity Bits. T ravelers love to fret over how many pairs of socks they have packed or the safest place to keep a wallet, but very few take a good hard look at their technology situation. A great option for a GPS is the Moov 500 navigation system by Mio. Visit the original article at [link].

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. S ince it’s a custom for GTD’ers to describe their personal implementation of the system, I feel I’m bound by the same custom and owe it to my blog readers to share with them my simplified implementation of the GTD system.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. And, don’t just enjoy them. The only item that I don’t agree with is no. Six smart links that will surely add value to your productivity system. Visit the original article at [link]. Post written by Marlon Ribunal. And not only that.

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JUNE 2, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. An example is an appliance repair shop needing a reporting system for the business. Visit the original article at [link]. Post written by Marlon Ribunal. Barter, cashless trading of goods or services, is a growing trend among corporate businesses.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. The best start you can have for establishing your GTD System is a clean slate. Any productivity system you’d decide to use begins with the very first component: Purging. You cannot carry over your old sins to the new system. Purge, Purge, Purge.

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JUNE 17, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. Job requests can easily pile up in front of you if you don’t pay attention to doing them promptly. If you do not maintain an organization system chances are you will get easily overwhelmed anytime of the day. Visit the original article at [link].

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. Our inability to devote our focus on one thing, and only one thing, at any given time brings difficulty to how we implement any system that we choose. Attainment of such goals are not easy without the guidance of a definite core system that you can rely on.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. Part II – Systems. A n open loop, according to David Allen , is “anything pulling at your attention that doesn’t belong where it is, the way it is&#. Visit the original article at [link]. Post written by Marlon Ribunal. Introduction.

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AUGUST 5, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. David Allen’s Getting Things Done System points out that the “ daily to-do lists don’t work&# because of two reasons. If you’ve been wondering why your keeping a daily to-do list doesn’t seem to be of any help, you now know why.

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JULY 23, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. The Function of an organization system is primarily to supply the reminders you need to see when you need to see them. Choosing what system to apply in your environment can either make or unmake your productivity standing. The System Requirements.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. Hugh spoke about “getting off the treadmill in the corporate glass box in the big city&# but I don’t think that he wants us to hate the corporate world, or that corporate glass box for that matter. You have to know your belief system.

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AUGUST 31, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. The state of being productive doesn’t just happen overnight. Although you must also assert some flexibility into the system, this does not mean you have to abandon its constant reinforcement. Improve Your System. Post written by Marlon Ribunal.

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OCTOBER 7, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. Let’s give this priority system a name: Concern Based Prioritizing Method. There must a better way of applying our Concern Based Prioritizing Method in a digital way; but I’ve come up with a offline system that is both simple and intuitive.

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MAY 31, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. We use the term “Natural&# to distinguish them from the corporate geeks who went to formal training or school for a degree or certification in geekhood.Thus, it sounds ironic to say that Natural Geeks aren’t born, they are made by circumstances.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. Part II – Systems. ritual observance; specifically : a system of rites. I t’s 9:00 PM. If you are working on a legitimate job, then you must set some milestones that won’t drag you to the wee hours. Introduction.

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OCTOBER 4, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. If you are familiar with productive systems like GTD, Pomodoro, Zen to Done , and many others, chances are you know that one of the hardest aspects of such systems is how to effectively set priorities so you can maximize your effort and resources.

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JULY 5, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. It also help you determine the right system to use in tackling your actions. Visit the original article at [link]. Post written by Marlon Ribunal. Author's Note: This is Part 1 of the series " Establishing The Habit Of Staying Productive "]. The Habit Of To-Do List.

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JULY 27, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. Our productivity tools should be simple enough that they don’t add up to the system as liability. Remember, one extra level you add to the process complicates the whole system. Don’t go beyond what you really need. Less is more.

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JUNE 7, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. Any company like theirs would never have weathered the turmoil that almost shut them down hadn’t they turn around the idea that money alone can drive their business into success. Visit the original article at [link]. Post written by Marlon Ribunal.

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OCTOBER 14, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. When you confront the distraction head on, that doesn’t mean turning off the internet connection. Many companies now have some systems that depend on the internet connection. Don’t Click On Related Links. Post written by Marlon Ribunal.

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DECEMBER 30, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. If you’ve been practicing a productivity system, looking back at the year that has been is going to be quite easy. But if you’ve never had a system of some sort, productivity review is certainly going to be a pain in the rear.

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DECEMBER 14, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. If you haven’t heard about “Life Map&# yet, you must read this book. Wondering how to build your own work productivity system at the office and you don’t have any idea where to begin? Visit the original article at [link].

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JULY 6, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. System Corruption. The analog notebook is not subject to system glitches. You are not a prisoner of the system. Visit the original article at [link]. Post written by Marlon Ribunal. Series Outline: Introduction. The Habit Of To-Do List.

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AUGUST 11, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. How much control do you have over your data and the system they are part of is the most critical factor in the information security effort. Have you been deploying the GTD System only as a Productivity System? Visit the original article at [link].

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FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. You don’t like to be the weakest link. All systems and processes must be completely documented. Simple events such as power outage and disaster can cause systems to shutdown. Don’t only focus on the deliverables. A Proverb Quote.

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MARCH 1, 2011

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. I don’t have to boot up my desktop or pull out my laptop from its sleeve in order for me to access this application. The “no due date&# is quite similar to the “Someday&# task of the GTD system. Visit the original article at [link].

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AUGUST 27, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. Once in a while in the office we experience those unexpected system outages or downtime. Visit the original article at [link]. Post written by Marlon Ribunal. Downtime can cost us great amounts of productivity if we do not know how to manage it.

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JULY 21, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. Companies must adapt innovation but not to the extent that they become captives of the system. Visit the original article at [link]. Post written by Marlon Ribunal. “ People who have lost their adaptiveness naturally resist change.&#.

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JULY 9, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. How To Process Information – Do you have a system in place? How To Write Things Down – You already know how to make a list of things except that you don’t know what makes the list. Visit the original article at [link]. What are your tasks?

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FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. It’s easy to forget to pay this bill or think that you’ve already taken care of another bill when in actuality you haven’t. The system stays up to date by keeping track of direct debits and standing orders. Visit the original article at [link]. Guest-Post.

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MAY 12, 2011

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. No applications (except the operating system that runs the device and other modules of its subsystem) are locally stored in the device. If you’ve been a GTD practitioner like me, you know that a calendar is an important part of any productivity system.

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