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The usual implementation of a hipster PDA is with 3x5 cards which are unnecessarily bulky and not always available when you need to replenish them. This implementation is great because it is always available as long as you have letter sized paper .
All you need for this great GTD system is letter sized paper, a binder clip and a pocket knife.
I went through several iterations of stiff plastic backings but eventually realized a folded 8.5x11 sheet can give enough stiffness to write on. The folded paper backing is nicely flexible for when you don't have a shirt pocket and can also be printed with reference information if you like.
I sometimes use a template to print my contact information on the back side of pda sheets and use them as "business cards."
PS: I use a mechanical pencil (0.5mm Pentel P205) when I have a shirt pocket and a Zebra F301 Compact pen (5 bucks for 2) when I just have pants pockets. I would love to use the Fischer Space Pen but it costs 24 bucks and I lose pens occasionally.
All you need for this great GTD system is letter sized paper, a binder clip and a pocket knife.
I went through several iterations of stiff plastic backings but eventually realized a folded 8.5x11 sheet can give enough stiffness to write on. The folded paper backing is nicely flexible for when you don't have a shirt pocket and can also be printed with reference information if you like.
I sometimes use a template to print my contact information on the back side of pda sheets and use them as "business cards."
PS: I use a mechanical pencil (0.5mm Pentel P205) when I have a shirt pocket and a Zebra F301 Compact pen (5 bucks for 2) when I just have pants pockets. I would love to use the Fischer Space Pen but it costs 24 bucks and I lose pens occasionally.
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Signing UpStep 1Cutting Paper
Folding your paper in half and cutting along the fold three times you quickly creates 8 sheets. Use a sharp straight edge knife. I do not think this will work very well for a serrated edge knife.
Fold a letter sized sheet in half. Place the folded edge at the edge of a stable flat surface (such as your desk). Cut along the fold keeping the knife plane flush with the surface of the table. Be careful! Always position your joints and body such that if you slip you will not be cutting yourself.
It is helpful to use a slight slicing motion while cutting rather than just pulling the knife through the fold. The slight slicing motion makes the edges smoother but it is also a little harder to keep the cut exactly in the center of the crease.
Concentrate! This is a little like doing origami.
Fold a letter sized sheet in half. Place the folded edge at the edge of a stable flat surface (such as your desk). Cut along the fold keeping the knife plane flush with the surface of the table. Be careful! Always position your joints and body such that if you slip you will not be cutting yourself.
It is helpful to use a slight slicing motion while cutting rather than just pulling the knife through the fold. The slight slicing motion makes the edges smoother but it is also a little harder to keep the cut exactly in the center of the crease.
Concentrate! This is a little like doing origami.
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May 30, 2009. 6:37 PMstephenniall
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Hmm have seen alot of these and whilst it is a easy thing to do and is very common your ible Excelled just by the sheer knowledge and Well greatness . love the cut out hand ratyed 5/5 for your great quality
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May 8, 2009. 2:41 AMlappal
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handy instructible, thanks! I especially like the contact details on the bottom, just in case. For the backing paper, instead of a folded sheet of paper, maybe you could cut out a bit of cereal box...
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Mar 29, 2009. 11:33 AMShoshinichi
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Using a paper cut-out to show hand position while using your real hand to hold the camera is genius.
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Mar 30, 2009. 10:52 AMfuzuku (author)
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Wow! Thank you very much Shoshinichi :)
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