The Middle Way Method
Where Top-Down Meets Bottom-Up
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Creating a Personal Vision Statement
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...
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Mission Statement:Why Write a Personal Mission Statement
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...
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The Maligned To-Do List
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...
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Why I create my own Productivity Systems
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...
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How to Make a Productivity System
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...