Question from a reader --
Hey Sebastian,
I've read Tynan for years and delved into your stuff for the first time recently. Good work.
I was just wondering what you think the best way to time-track is: in a notebook? e-mail? google doc? Have you perfected a system? I'm going to be traveling minimally for a few months so ideally I'd keep it digital on my laptop. Just curious if you've worked out a good system.
Thanks boss!
V
Simple answer:I used a program called MyLifeOrganized back when I was on Windows, and I use Evernote now that I'm on a Mac. OneNote would also be a fine choice, or whatever you like for doing text editing. I like a text file so I can customize and make notes on the fly, but I've also seen people using spreadsheets to good use.
Longer answer:
The most important thing is to just get started. Over time, your system will evolve. Whatever you're doing now will certainly change as you understand how to make your system serve you, instead of you serving it. The goal is to get more clarity, understanding, and results in your life; not to do a bunch of paperwork. So it'll be quite experimental early on, before you settle into something you like long-term.
Too many people overthink the early stages of something, so make sure you don't do that. Like, if you want to start running for the first time, you don't need to research the best running shoes and clothes. If you're into that sort of thing and it doesn't slow you down, go for it -- but the most important thing is to get just about any pair of shoes and workout clothes, and just start running. As you get more into it, you can talk about your experience with other runners, research more, tweak and customize, etc. But in the beginning, by far, the most important thing is to get started.
Evernote's not a bad place to start if you don't want to overcomplicate things. But whatever you choose, just get it chosen and get movin' -- godspeed in 2013,
Sebastian