The Omni Show How Brian McCabe Uses OmniFocus
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Aug 5, 2024 
Brian McCabe, a senior vice president at Inoapps, shares his journey with OmniFocus, emphasizing a shift from complexity to simplicity in productivity. He discusses managing 130 clients across various cultures and the role of technology in fostering adaptability. Brian highlights the importance of writing tasks down and offers practical advice for beginners. He also explores the power of automation, including voice commands, and introduces the concept of 'slow productivity,' encouraging prioritization of fewer tasks for enhanced focus.
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Simplified System
- Brian McCabe's OmniFocus setup evolved from complex to simple, focusing on what truly works for him.
- He uses four main perspectives: Due and Available, split for Personal and Work, tied to focus modes.
Advice for Beginners
- Write everything down, whether on a whiteboard, paper, or in an app, to clear your mind.
- Don't overcomplicate your system with excessive tags or features you won't use; start simple and refine as needed.
Automation Examples
- Brian uses Siri to capture quick tasks and Omni Automation to journal task updates.
- He also automated packing lists based on trip details, which, although colleagues tease him about, proves helpful.