tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post4913775565236609864..comments2024-03-29T03:02:22.676-04:00Comments on Philofaxy: Task and Time Management with your FilofaxLauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-22826523366581081202013-07-15T15:48:26.112-04:002013-07-15T15:48:26.112-04:00I have been using Filofax for a couple of years. B...I have been using Filofax for a couple of years. But, when I came to know about the professional task and time management capability of Replicon's <a href="http://www.replicon.com/olp/online-time-recording-software.aspx" rel="nofollow">online time recording software</a>, I switched to it and never regretted the change because of its capability in time tracking.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03039345269922640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-53045730026208126982011-02-16T20:02:33.965-05:002011-02-16T20:02:33.965-05:00I'm looking forward to this series. Let me kn...I'm looking forward to this series. Let me know if I can contribute in any way. I have lots of to-do lists and ways of managing my time.WellPlannedLifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14639851771653623399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-45349139904604070062011-02-16T15:20:49.627-05:002011-02-16T15:20:49.627-05:00I don't really mind the pastel and the binders...I don't really mind the pastel and the binders in many ways and they have probably worked out that people will change them like they would change a handbag or a pair of shoes etc, BUT, I would like Filofax to think a bit about their inserts. After all, they're not like milk - they won't 'go off' and if they did a bit of serious market research, they wouldn't necessarily Amanda Fleethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15838595882535434260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-80890390532549607542011-02-16T05:18:52.615-05:002011-02-16T05:18:52.615-05:00Personal Filofax pages will fit into any TMI origi...Personal Filofax pages will fit into any TMI original or compact 6 ring. Their pages are 18cm x 10cm so easier to write on than Filofax personal (especially if you're left-handed like me - binder rings always in the way!) <br /><br />TMI A5 is four ring and different spacing to Filofax A5 six ring. TMI A5 binders are just too big but their compact size is great (in my view)Tim Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04320789185450598620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-17602855015504337112011-02-16T00:06:06.160-05:002011-02-16T00:06:06.160-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Petrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956694006630128340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-62611775173565046172011-02-15T16:26:04.703-05:002011-02-15T16:26:04.703-05:00Amanda, sadly I think the chances of FF taking not...Amanda, sadly I think the chances of FF taking notice of *anything* beign said by *anyone* are pretty slim....I think they're interested only in shifting boxes of pastel-coloured binders at teh moment - which is a shame, because the fashion icon factor is going to leave as quickly as it came when it's time for it to go, and then they will be stuck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-57284653515890243252011-02-15T15:01:57.694-05:002011-02-15T15:01:57.694-05:00Not that I'm necessarily advocating TMI, but I...Not that I'm necessarily advocating TMI, but I had a look at their site and although the pack price is higher, it looks like most of the refill packs have 50 sheets per pack, which makes them better value (I think). Is the 6-ring stuff the same spacing as a filofax?<br /><br />Maybe filofax should sit up and take notice of how much discussion there has been on this!Amanda Fleethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15838595882535434260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-81739176802550336062011-02-15T13:32:31.332-05:002011-02-15T13:32:31.332-05:00Tim, we seem to have had pretty much parralel hist...Tim, we seem to have had pretty much parralel histories...I have also been through the PDA/electronic 'thing', but at the end of the day it was the results tool I wanted, and the fact that only paper could keep me organised as well. I still use the TMI inserts with my beautiful black eather binder when I am 'on' TMI - I also had a compact but its become lost over the years. I haveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-85527573335639875492011-02-15T13:03:28.471-05:002011-02-15T13:03:28.471-05:00David - I'm amazed that there has been little ...David - I'm amazed that there has been little reference to the Time Manager system on this blog in the past. TMI was huge in the UK and most of Europe for many years and only seems to have lost it's way since the company sale by the Danish founder and guru Claus Møller. There has been no product development since and hence why I switched to Filofax Time Management.<br /><br />It soundsTim Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04320789185450598620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-31304308446116380412011-02-15T11:47:37.149-05:002011-02-15T11:47:37.149-05:00Tim, I went on a TMI course almost exactly around ...Tim, I went on a TMI course almost exactly around that tie (I had a benificent employer then!) and I agree that both the TMI planner and the philosophy is the absolute 'business' in terms of results tools....I have been an on-off TMI user ever since (in between bouts with FF) and only stopped this year because of the price of the refills - and I suppose feeling a bit miffed that they no Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-58020742683281955352011-02-15T11:05:03.277-05:002011-02-15T11:05:03.277-05:00The best course I EVER went on was in 1986 and org...The best course I EVER went on was in 1986 and organised by Time Manager International (TMI). Their time management system was - and in many ways still is - streets ahead of Filofax (sorry guys!). Following TMI (and other similar systems) helps you plan your year, month, week and day effectively and break down tasks into "bit size chunks". <br /><br />Filofax has always been great Tim Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04320789185450598620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-73016821654505577772011-02-15T03:14:50.823-05:002011-02-15T03:14:50.823-05:00Wow, look at that? The sheer mentioning of my gues...Wow, look at that? The sheer mentioning of my guest blot had it rocket up in the list of most popular posts LOL<br /><br />Meanwhile I have made one change to the system (due to some related comments). My Todo-list is no longer an unorganized colourful bucket. I now have one Todo-Sheet per category and only colourcoded the title. It's a great improvement, because now it easier and faster to Jotjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07144301091362704402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-62593071392137802142011-02-15T03:11:07.163-05:002011-02-15T03:11:07.163-05:00@gdidesu I'm signed up for the GTD and paper ...@gdidesu I'm signed up for the GTD and paper planners webinar on Thursday.....is anyone else registered?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-42095826828161681252011-02-15T03:09:50.561-05:002011-02-15T03:09:50.561-05:00hi Crofter
Great quote....I'm going to print ...hi Crofter<br /><br />Great quote....I'm going to print that one out and stick it right in the front of my FF!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-13070812472584839532011-02-14T20:58:14.338-05:002011-02-14T20:58:14.338-05:00@Princess
I have a whole Filofax full of them. I...@Princess<br /><br />I have a whole Filofax full of them. I keep the new and most current in a pocket slimline. Once a month I copy them into a personal filed alphabetically under such title as "on Life" , "on Agriculture", "on democracy", and on and on. These are quotes I have gathered over 30 years or so. When I am asked to speak in public, I can go to my Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-46648530038563019782011-02-14T17:22:51.751-05:002011-02-14T17:22:51.751-05:00I agree, this sounds like a great idea. I am a bit...I agree, this sounds like a great idea. I am a bit of a "traditional" user in the sense that I basically use my Filofax how it came - just for a diary, to do list and that's about it. However, I work in corporate and take copious amounts of notes, so I would be interested in how I can best use a Filofax (maybe an A5 size?) to record my notes and use as a time management mechanism.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07491518927068872817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-38714593497635634522011-02-14T17:07:23.287-05:002011-02-14T17:07:23.287-05:00Crofter I love those quotes!! Will have to remembe...Crofter I love those quotes!! Will have to remember them <br />:-)caribbean princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01732674178611729478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-67336975860061490972011-02-14T15:14:27.890-05:002011-02-14T15:14:27.890-05:00Looking forward to this series and I am sure that ...Looking forward to this series and I am sure that I will learn loads. Just reviewed Jotje's post and there was lots of useful take away tips in there.<br /><br />I love her daily to do pages... off to have a search for them (I don't remember seeing them in Filofax UK).Globetrotting Cactihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03142907202249738302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-24892916660706620662011-02-14T11:35:28.534-05:002011-02-14T11:35:28.534-05:00This might be helpful too (replace most of the ...This might be helpful too (replace most of the 'systems' with a filofax!)<br />:-)<br /><br />http://timemanagementninja.com/2010/03/why-you-must-define-your-time-management-system/<br /><br />I think that knowing your system is always going to help you use it, and planning it around yourself is sensible (but in my workplace, usually overlooked!).<br /><br />Hope that helps guys.<br />Amanda Fleethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15838595882535434260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-48004031570405555652011-02-14T11:33:31.217-05:002011-02-14T11:33:31.217-05:00Well done Steve, I am looking forward to this.
&q...Well done Steve, I am looking forward to this.<br /><br />"Owning a Filofax does not make you an organized person." Brings to mind the paraprosdokian of "Going to church doesn't make you a chirstian anymore than standing in a garage makes you a car."<br /><br />Much to learn, and I am sure there will be many ideas put forth that one may be able to adopt to their current Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-50320007510405170702011-02-14T11:30:06.964-05:002011-02-14T11:30:06.964-05:00Thanks Petra!
Found the time management ninja pos...Thanks Petra!<br /><br />Found the time management ninja post:<br />http://timemanagementninja.com/2010/04/the-best-dead-simple-way-to-start-your-day/<br /><br />I generally do okay until step 5! :-)Amanda Fleethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15838595882535434260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-23819948541310679862011-02-14T11:12:36.378-05:002011-02-14T11:12:36.378-05:00Amanda, great idea with the *** to indicate priori...Amanda, great idea with the *** to indicate priority! I've used the FC ABC method, but you're right -- the stars make it much easier to change priority upwards!<br /><br />CP - I think simplicity is important too, which is why I like gsd ;-)Petrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956694006630128340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-86105152916397722202011-02-14T10:36:29.672-05:002011-02-14T10:36:29.672-05:00I'm really looking forward to this series!
My...I'm really looking forward to this series!<br /><br />My best way of working (though not perfect) is to have a global list of 'To Do' (that sits behind a tab in my filofax), with a bit of an indication of how urgent a task is (indicated by * to *** - that way, as it gets more urgent, I can add more *!)<br /><br />The first part of my work day goes a bit like this:<br />1) check my Amanda Fleethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15838595882535434260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-23440212298782779482011-02-14T09:11:26.325-05:002011-02-14T09:11:26.325-05:00I am looking forward to this. Jotje's guest po...I am looking forward to this. Jotje's guest post was fantastic so hopefully there will be some more guest posts included too.<br />I think simplicity is the key so will probably blog some of my own ideas too :-)caribbean princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01732674178611729478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-1350228363175219982011-02-14T08:58:23.315-05:002011-02-14T08:58:23.315-05:00Hi Steve, yet another great effort! I'm really...Hi Steve, yet another great effort! I'm really looking forward to learning just a bit more. I will try to contribute wherever I can. ThomasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com