A Productive Conversation

The Best Kind of Paper Pushing

Sep 23, 2014
Discover the charm of paper planning as Mike shares his enduring love for it. He explores innovative paper systems like Ryder Carroll's Bullet Journal and his own Strikethrough System. Learn about the Week Dominator, a structured planner for flexible time-blocking, and the Eisenhower Matrix for prioritizing tasks. Plus, hear tips on hybrid systems and the importance of disconnecting from digital distractions. Dive into a world where pen and paper reign supreme, making productivity both engaging and enjoyable!
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ADVICE

Use A Simple Dash+ Markup

  • Try Patrick Rhone's Dash Plus for simple, scalable paper task markup.
  • Use symbols (dash, plus, arrows, triangle, circle) to track status and movement of items.
ADVICE

Try A Structured Week Planner

  • Try the Week Dominator if you want a structured weekly paper planner with time blocks.
  • Use its framework to combine time-blocking with your preferred task system.
INSIGHT

Paper Helps You Reconnect

  • The Bullet Journal lets you rapidly log and parse diverse data on paper instead of digitally.
  • Disconnecting from devices can improve connection to tasks and creativity.
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