This really is the way. Just one long append-only dump of all pertinent information. It’s the perfect complement to what’s in my head because I know where everything is!
My productivity app is a never-ending .txt file (2020)
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#12I use a format[1] that's _slightly_ more structured, in that files are divided into explicit entries with headers to indicate whatever metadata I want, and I also use this same format for storing other information (metadata about my music[2], workshop projects, orders, whatever).
Other than that, same, bro.
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#15This is how I run all my one-on-ones, just an append only list where every meeting just gets appended on top of another with a date. If there are kaban tasks/external documents/etc that are relevant they still get linked into this page. It very amazing to see what we're working on now, a week ago, a month ago, etc. And as a collaborative free-form document it gives both the manager and their report the ability to craft a story of what's happening (and check in on progress in a way that dashboards fail to represent correctly!).
Re: My productivity app is a never-ending .txt file (2020)
#16I just use a weekly planner. I have a nice one without pre-printed dates made by Moleskein.
I find the act of writing things down with a pen helps me remember them better as well.
Re: My productivity app is a never-ending .txt file (2020)
#17Make it .org file and you’re in a different league instantly.
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#18I love the idea. Do you think he uses Remote Desktop from his phone? Or does he only use a desktop or a laptop.
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#19I've been doing this long enough now (decades) that some of my .txt files (I have one per client/project) are in the size range of 20mb.
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#20I'm doing something similar with Obsidian daily notes[^1]. I also have a weekly note that I use to plan the next week. Similar to how the author talks about scheduling their next day the evening before, I've started planning the big tasks for next on Friday afternoon, as this gives me momentum on Monday morning. Related: I've found the 3/3/3 technique from Oliver Burkeman[^2] and the concept of open and closed lists…
+1 for Obsidian, it's invaluable for my day-to-day AND long-term stuff