Learning How To Use IdeaMason

Posted by Dominik Holenstein
May 23, 2008 at 09:01 AM

Gary,

“I’ve got a Computer Science degree and worked in corporate IT for twelve years as a programmer, systems administrator, database administrator, web developer, etc., etc., but sometimes I think the Unibomber was right about technology. For example, I still like using manual typewriters. Just got a new one today—an Olympia SM3 in perfect condition. You can’t get more basic than that. Fountain pens are good, too. There’s no learning curve involved. You just sit down and write. Need to organize your material? Get a filing cabinet. I’m starting to lean in that direction…”

This is an insight I do fully agree to! I like tools like UltraRecall, IdeaMason, MindManager, PersonalBrain etc. but in the end when I have to write an article or prepare a PowerPoint presentation then I quite often sit down with a blank sheet (no lines, no squares ...) and a wooden pencil to sribble and write. Later, when the outline is finalized I start writing in on the Computer (mostly in UltraRecall or in MindManager). Yes, and cards are a very powerful tool as well.

Dominik