Index Cards

Well, I decided I needed to add another tweak to my far-from-perfect GTD system, so a couple of weeks ago I bought a cheap index card box and some basic ruled index cards. I thought I could use them, while at my desk to, you know, capture stuff.

This has changed the way I capture things. I have a notebook that I keep meeting notes, calls I need to make in the car (as in, clearing my voicemail), notes from some phone calls, etc. I'm hesitant to ever tear pages out of it. It's chronological and I've got a list of what is where, and it works for me. But this 3x5 index stuff is the greatest!

I can't believe how much easier life is - no more having to try and put it in my system immediately - I just jot, throw it in the inbox, and poof. It gets in there! I should have listened to all of the hipster PDA guys from 43 Folders a long time ago.

I've even gone so far as to purchase a Levenger Shirt Pocket Briefcase. I will let you know how it works out with that item as a helper. (I will warn any other Canucks, though - the folks at Levenger want $40 for the item, plus $33 for the shipping. Candian Dollar be darned - I've purchased one off of e-bay, and it was shipped for 9 bucks. I don't get my choice of colours or the nifty monograming, but hey - I can get my initials put on it once I have it, if I choose.)

Have a great week!