My Hipster PDA

Step 7 Further reflections

I'm working with David Allen's "Getting Things Done" method (GTD) and my PDA design reflects that. I use the to-do list template for my "next actions" using one card per context. I use the shopping list template for shopping lists, one card each for different types of stores. I use the projects template to track projects with multiple steps and/or reference information to keep track of.

Comments

[Discopants]

Great idea. I like the update to rings over clips. However I've had difficulty with the standard rings you can get at office supply stores. Over time and after use, especially swapping pages in and out, the rings weaken and don't stay shut. In addition, you have to fight the hinge. Check out Flexi-Lock Checklist Rings from Flyboys. They are used by military pilots, who take their checklists into some pretty extreme conditions.

[kc2dpt]

I tried to keep the materials to stuff I could easily acquire at local stores. But in terms of taking it to the next level of ordering specialty products online, those rings do look like a good choice. A real plus is they look like they'd fold flat in one's pocket whereas metal rings would poke out.

While we're mentioning specialized products, I'll mention Levenger's Circa system. Pricey but still interesting.