Comments on: NEW BREED: Keeping Yourself on Schedule

By: Gabriel Shalom

Gabriel Shalom — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:12:26 +0000

After reading this I checked out Evernote in their own words, and I was not surprised to see that they were endorsing the application in somewhat nerdy, generic terms. It sounds like you’ve really managed to incorporate Evernote into your creative workflow, and I would be curious to get more insight into how you think about what Evernote is doing for you. Is it like an electronic sketchbook, a mindmap? Or is it enabling a unique digital experience that wasn’t possible before?

Would love to get your feedback!

By: Christopher

Christopher — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:04:17 +0000

Awesome post, Mike! I’m definitely checking out evernote right now. Scheduling is definitely one of my weakest link, so I’m always looking for new ways to manage my time. I’ve tried to do lists for the iphone, but they don’t seem to work for me.

Handwritten to do lists, however, tend to work wonders — especially when super-neon colors! I’ll make a short specific list (broad never works) and stick it to my writing book I carry. Works well, but sometimes the notes are a little too small in size for the amount of work to do.

Thanks for the tips! Sounds like Pedal’s coming along well!

-Christopher from down the hall at CultureHacker
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By: Czymra

Czymra — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:44:37 +0000

I find that I work very similarly to this and that in fact I need a lot of time and distraction to gain the distance I need to my own work. It all come together in rather unpredictable ways so using these new tools is very helpful. Also I like the low set bar of pressure, I had a daily reminder to write more for me too. Most of the days they were postponed but other days I could haul out several days worth of work at once.
The problem is still hitting a deadline…

By: Hunter Weeks

Hunter Weeks — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:53:35 +0000

The eternal struggle of editing a film. I know this well. I’m working on #3 now and with docs, you have sooooo much footage and a nice general lack of direction. It always takes a long time to log and edit, but then comes the actual edit.

My suggestion – have to create a good outline; then start cutting rough scenes; get a couple additional editors; get coffee; and plan on lots of all-nighters. When the creative juices are flowing, you have to keep going.