GTD

Relaxed focus and control can be achieved, and these methods have helped me out immensely both professionally and personally. I highly recommend learning as much as you can about Getting Things Done (GTD). It has helped me stay sane, and helped me to keep my focus and concentration (although I still have problems with overcommitment and extreme laziness, but I'm getting better at it :) ).

I use Linux exclusively, and have implemented GTD using the following systems:

• I'm currently using todotxt on multiple machines. Unfortunately all of the Android Applications I used are no longer supported or available and I'm not a fan of the current selection. I'm using todotxt via SSH on my phone, which is not ideal.
  • Here's a presentation I did about this system: MUG: Doing "Getting Things Done (GTD) with Linux and todotxt (video)
  • Here's some scripts that I use with todotxt: todotxt_scripts
  • Here are some plugins that I have either forked or created: gimme, punch, addsc.
• When I carried a Palm Pilot I used Linux, JPilot, and the Palm..
• I used Evolution under Linux with the Palm Pilot. It sort of worked but the synchronization would go haywire from time to time.
• I alternated between Tracks and todotxt for a while. (Here's my posting on why I switched from the Palm to Tracks).

More links to check out:

• Getting Things Done
• GTD Times
• 43 Folders (Merlin Mann)