Comments on: 7 Things The Aspiring Lifestyle Designer Needs To Ask For This Christmas

By: Alicia

Alicia — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 15:17:23 +0000

Thanks for this little list–I have also got quite a few already–but have to try the free trial of the Lynda.com membership.

I am with Kenn–I use stacks of notecards to jot down my notes–mainly because I like to throw my notes away once I no longer have use for them. The Moleskine is great but I cannot rip out the pages without the whole thing falling apart.

By: Eva Rees

Eva Rees — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:54:09 +0000

Just found your site, love this post. Hooked already

By: Fabian

Fabian — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:56:46 +0000

Word. You just have to remember to LOOK AT these lists. Ahem… idler problems, I suppose…

By: Kenn

Kenn — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:54:05 +0000

Good list, I've got five out of seven nailed already, in spirit anyway. I don't use paper often so a small stack of index cards serves me better than a notebook would. I opted for an iPhone over an iPod Touch because I'd be carrying around and paying for a phone anyway, so to me it makes much more sense. I've heard great things about Lynda.com but haven't needed it just yet. That doesn't stop me recommending it to other though.

This is my first time hearing about Fever and while it looks interesting, one of the things I took away from 4HWW is the idea of a low information diet. I just don't read enough feeds these days to need that sort of tool. Interesting idea though, something to file away for future reference in case things change. .-= Kenn´s last blog ..Toronto =-.

By: Trevor

Trevor — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:56:26 +0000

Thanks for the list. I really like to see what other people are using or into.

I started reading "Crush it" last night, so far it is great.

Fever seems like it is a step ahead of the pack. I will have to give it a try. Keep up the good work. .-= Trevor´s last blog ..I Have A Real Social Life =-.

By: Jonny | thelifething

Jonny | thelifething — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:26:30 +0000

Thanks for putting the post together. With a title like that, how could I not read it.

Fever looks awesome. .-= Jonny | thelifething´s last blog ..Memories Of A Life Designers First Time =-.

By: Kristin

Kristin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:04:33 +0000

Love the new look, JD!

Great list, as well. I’m a hyper organized person and I still found Dave Allen’s technique overwhelming. I’m sure once I’m able to spend the time to set it up and get used to using it, it would work wonders for my productivity, but it’s so daunting! I will say this though. The system works wonders in pieces, too. I love organizing my to dos by project and next action. Very clarifying!

Also, I am so adding lynda.com membership to my Christmas list. It’s how I learned all the design software! But if I could get someone else to pay for it…. .-= Kristin´s last blog ..last night i was a vampire =-.

By: David Turnbull

David Turnbull — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:08:05 +0000

Glad you're liking Fever. It's definitely great to be able to check out the feeds on an iPhone. Although, for those that don't want to shell out for Fever, then use Google Reader and the iPhone app "Byline" - it's very slick and not too expensive either.

And in terms of what I'm want...well, I'm really just looking to unload all the stuff I have. Over the years I've bought dozens and dozens of books and aside from a few classics that I want to keep, I'm trying to give them away, as well as sell some gadgets I have.

But still, it would be nice to get some clothes from Icebreaker and Exofficio - even if I don't get overseas too soon (I'm working on that though) it'd be much easier to just have a small amount of clothes that last for ages and I can mix and match. .-= David Turnbull´s last blog ..Working on the Web and Having a Life: The Complete Guide to Being Free from Mindless Addictions, Busy Work and Procrastination =-.

By: J. D. Bentley

J. D. Bentley — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:08:46 +0000

I’d definitely recommend the iPod Touch. The novelty is what’s distracting, but that wears off after the first month. After that you’ll end up with a handful of apps that you use regularly and that make your life easier. My top 4 – To Do (simple to do list app), Lose It! (food tracker), Fever (iPhone version of Fever feed reader), WeightBot (weight tracker). I don’t know what I’d do without To Do. Since I’ve been using it, everything has been awesome.

By: J. D. Bentley

J. D. Bentley — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:06:25 +0000

I feel the same as you with GTD. I spent so much time trying to remember the system or play by its rules that I accomplished practically nothing. I’m more of a “Getting Things Started” kind of guy. Once I get started, I can hit flow really quick and end up working for hours. This has been the key to anything I’ve done that’s succeeded. Just getting up and getting started.