The Lazy Man’s Packing List
How many times a year do you have to travel somewhere? If you’re like most people, you probably travel far more often that you want. Lawyers and law students have to travel a particularly sane amount, be it for depositions, interviews, or court appearances.
I finally got tired of writing out a packing list every time a trip came along. So I developed my lazy man’s packing list. It’s just a Word document that has my basic packing list already typed out. I print out a copy, then handwrite …
File 13 and GTD – When All Else Fails, Trash It!
Have you read David’s book on getting things done? I finally got my hands on a copy last week (free from the library!) and I’m starting to dig in. Hopefully my productivity will go through the roof.
The first thing that stands out to me is the importance of the trash can. In quite a few places, David reiterates that we should purge, trash, recycle, and get rid of things we don’t need. Why? How do you know …
Law Firms Should Teach Associates GTD
Law firms offer interesting programs for their incoming associates. They teach the basics of surviving your first few weeks, how to work the copier, and even etiquette courses. What they don’t teach the newbies is how to actually get work done.
What is GTD?
I’ve posted about this a few times in the past. It’s a productivity system that focuses on doing things in the appropriate “context.” It’s a way to be more productive and group things in their logical place of actually doing them. You can learn tons about it …
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