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Stop Broadcasting Passwords

Published May 2nd, 2006

When I am signing up for a service on the web and I am to choose a password, I take it seriously. I think long and hard about what kind of password I want, I come up with one, then I meticulously store it in a secure place where I can find it if I […]

Posted in Rant, Organization.

The Un-Wallet

Published April 21st, 2006

Merlin from 43 Folders comments on the “wallet for people who hate wallets.” I have to admit I am a fervent supporter of the “less is more” factor when it comes to wallets. During college, I started carrying around a small leather ID case and that trend has continued to this day. Now, I carry around a Swiss Army leather business card holder that also holds cards and IDs, perfect for a pocket minimalist like myself. It was ten bucks. I rest my case.

Update: This guy found another use for the exact wallet that I have: carrying his iPod nano. The pocket revolution lives on.

Posted in Personal, StickyNotes, Organization.

Getting Things Done: My Start

Published February 3rd, 2006

Merlin over at 43 Folders talks a lot about Getting Things Done, the book with multitudes of personal organization tips that works for a lot of people who follow its advice. I ordered the book from Amazon yesterday, and it’s coming in the mail. Now if I can only find a place on my old to-do list to put “Read GTD.”

Posted in Personal, StickyNotes, Organization.