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Intro, MindMapping, GTD, and thank you!
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Posted by Cristina Ramos
Jun 15, 2007 at 09:05 PM
Hello,
I’m new to this forum.
I’ve listened the GTD book several times (Audible), but only now am I trying to implement it.
I’ve been looking for the best software tools, especially those that sync with a Pocket PC. I depend on my PPC for almost everything.
I have to have visible and audible reminders for everything or I just won’t do it. I am too sidetracked. I even forget to eat. Very often I find food in the microwave that I heated the day before and left it there uneaten. In the old days, prior to MW, I used to burn pots and pans all the time.
Recently I decided to try using MindManager. I downloaded the trial versions of 2 add ins: GyroQ and ResultsManager. I am playing with both,
Any ideas on this area. Has anyone tried implementing GTD with MindMaps?
Now, the thank you part. Thank you for letting me know I’m not alone. I knew I was ill, but I didn’t know there were others like me. And this illness has a name!!!
Crimping, is it :)
Just to give you an idea: I read some of the posts in this forum some days ago and I have already installed and uninstalled Ultra Recall, Zoot (never worked), Achieve Planner, MyLife Organized, Thinking Rock and a dozen (literally) more. I love to play around with new software, much more than games, actually. Except for cards and backgammon.
Anyway, I don’t normally write much. I’m a lurker most of the time, but this was my intro.
Regards,
—
Cristina in Lisboa, Portugal
Posted by Stephen Zeoli
Jun 16, 2007 at 06:03 PM
Cristina,
Glad to have you on board. The more the merrier. And, no, you are not alone. I think it is safe to say that most of us here have CRIMP (which stands for compulsive-reactive information management purchasing) to some extent or another. I agree that it is more fun to play around with new software than it is to play games on the computer.
I can’t offer any suggestions for mind mapping or GTD, as these are two areas that haven’t infected me yet. But I’m sure others here will have plenty of advice.
Steve Z.
Hubbardton, Vermont, USA
Posted by quant
Jun 16, 2007 at 07:09 PM
MyBase has both standalone and Pocket PC versions, give it a try ... it’s very versatile
Posted by Jan Rifkinson
Jun 17, 2007 at 01:15 AM
Cristina Ramos wrote:
[snip] I have already installed and uninstalled Ultra Recall, Zoot
>(never worked), Achieve Planner, MyLife Organized, Thinking Rock and a dozen
>(literally) more. I love to play around with new software, much more than games,
>actually. Except for cards and backgammon. [/snip]
Cristina, as a person who uses UltraRecall Pro on a daily basis (formerly Agenda, Zoot, EccoPro, ADM), I’m wondering why you installed & un-installed UltraRecall (instead of using it)?
My personality needs are similar to yours, ie. reminders & notes for everything to get anything done + I am a packrat when it comes to information. UltraRecall works for me even tho it needs a few things & I’m wondering why it didn’t work for you. BTW, I have no cx interest in the company, just a crimper like yourself .
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Jan Rifkinson
Ridgefield, CT USA
Posted by Cassius
Jun 17, 2007 at 07:20 AM
Cristina,
MyBase is great, if you save Web pages. Presently it is my most-used PIM. I have never tried the pocket version, so cannot comment on it. URL - http://www.wjjsoft.com (It’s developers live in central China.)
Also try Pocket Thinker, http://www.pocketthinker.com/.
I assumed you’ve Googled for what you want, trying “PIM,” “Planner,’ and “Organizer” along with “alarms,” etc..
-c