The Middle Way Method

What is a Tickler System A Tickler system is a system which is used to remind you of important things to accomplish each day.  I first heard about this idea from David Allen’s Getting Things Done book.  The version of the Tickler file which I am talking about is the...

In our lives we have many roles to fill.  Roles are like the hats we put on in different parts of our lives.  Each role has attachments to different people.  Think of our roles as different hats we put on.  These roles come in many forms.  Some of our roles...

Not many productivity systems encourage writing vision statements.  Many top down systems speak of connecting with who you are; finding your spiritual center, your values, and relationships which are important.  These are the pieces of the mission statement.  When you work on your vision statement you are extending yourself into...

In many top down planning methods crafting a mission statement is part of the process of personal development.  Some people question the time it takes to develop a personal mission statement.  If all you see are examples of company mission statements with their language which is dated and sometimes clichéd...

Whether you call it a To-Do, Task, or Next Action List they are all basically the same. Its the stuff you want to get done. The basic to-do list has suffered at the hands of people who do not understand its power. In its simplest form it is just a...