

How Michael Keithley Uses OmniFocus
6 snips Sep 2, 2024
Michael Keithley, a tech leader with a rich background in Hollywood and Silicon Valley, dives into how he utilizes OmniFocus to balance his life. He discusses the disruptive impact of AI on entertainment, navigating innovation alongside job security. Michael shares his journey from analog to digital productivity tools, emphasizing simplicity and the importance of creating efficient task management systems. He also covers the transformative power of the Getting Things Done philosophy, highlighting the joy of productive habits that reduce stress.
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AI's Impact on the Entertainment Industry
- AI's impact is shifting from blue-collar to white-collar and creative jobs.
- This disruption is causing both excitement and fear within the entertainment industry.
Journey to OmniFocus
- Michael Keithley's productivity journey started with the Franklin Planner and ThinkTank outliner.
- He transitioned to OmniOutliner, then adopted OmniFocus after exploring various other tools and GTD.
GTD and System Optimization
- Read David Allen's "Getting Things Done" to understand the GTD system.
- Prioritize optimizing your system for capturing tasks simply and reviewing them regularly.