The Middle Way Method

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...

Customization A custom system allows me to make changes, adding or removing as I need to. I like trying new things as additions to my systems. Papers, cards, pens. Early last year I even tried a system based around an iPad. System Failure When I have job changes, or major...

What is a productivity system? A productivity system is the set of tools which you use to capture thoughts and ideas.  It is where you can see your tasks for the day or week.  It is also has a calendar.  You may also include a journal as part of your...

We live in a society where we are told to divide ourselves.  We are told to leave personal problems at home, to keep work problems at work.  We are told to divide ourselves by our roles and relationships. The things which affect us a home get taken to the office....