When I went to the GTD conference, I saw David Allen use his two-minute timer during the presentation. I thought it was a good idea, and based on a conversation I just had with Thomas, I finally looked one up. Allen’s was only for Windows, but I found free ones for Windows and OSX. Sorry Linux users, go compile your own.
Whoops, 2:15. Gotta go.
“Mr. Obama has, for at least brief moments, been forced offline. As he sat down with a small circle of advisers to prepare for debates with Senator John McCain, one rule was quickly established: No BlackBerrys. Mr. Axelrod ordered everyone to put their devices in the center of a table during work sessions. Mr. Obama, who was known to sneak a peek at his, was no exception.” [Source]
Obama’s own employee gives Obama order. Obama follows order.
I like this because it reminds me of an off-hand comment from the GTD thing. This comment has been making a lot of sense lately.
“It’s not about who’s on top; it’s about division of responsibility.”