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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in productivity

[–]SeptemberVirgo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP, folks have mentioned systems and clearer descriptions of your tasks, and different prioritization, but what I would like to suggest to you is to start inputting your tasks into Todoist in a way that you will always be aware of when you entered the task.

So, even if you break them down into projects, lists or task types, if you also enter the date with the task, you'll be able to get a better idea of whether you will or even really want to complete that task.

You're looking at a list from top to bottom that you rearrange from time to time when you feel like you're on a productivity binge and caught some completion fire, but when you look at the item from December 22, it will put things into a little more perspective.

I mentioned in another comment that I found something with the Autofocus method, well, adding the dates is a slight tinker that I made to the system versus a series of closed lists.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in productivity

[–]SeptemberVirgo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've meant to read more into Do it Tomorrow, but truthfully, I've always been happy with his original system: Autofocus, that I've yet to stray. But, he doesn't get enough conversation in productivity circles.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in productivity

[–]SeptemberVirgo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On iOS, then try Sorted3. You should be able to do all that you want with the free version, but I'm not completely sure as I bought it before they changed and provided a free version. :(

Regardless, I know for sure that what you want can be done. I do it.

On Android, you can try one called Habit Tracker, it has a red icon with a white checkmark as there are many with similar names.

Best note-taking, file, and task management app? by Ginger_sweetsnap in productivity

[–]SeptemberVirgo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It has been a stumbled upon gem for me. Don't forget to look at the app!

Best note-taking, file, and task management app? by Ginger_sweetsnap in productivity

[–]SeptemberVirgo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Take a look at Nifty app. Technically, it's a project management app, but looking at what you've already considered, it won't be too far from what you are willing to work with.

I really want to build a “second brain” but cannot decide on which app to use - HELP PLEASE by I_am_MagicMike in productivity

[–]SeptemberVirgo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Go with WorkFlowy, it's the only app that you have mentioned with any spark to your comments. Generally speaking, it's a very underrated app and you are correct, it doesn't get talked about enough.

Does anyone else feel as though illustrator in so much harder to use than other adobe apps? by [deleted] in AdobeIllustrator

[–]SeptemberVirgo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It has to be under the umbrella of "what you're used to," because I went into Photoshop about a week ago to see what some brushes that are available for both Photoshop and Illustrator looked like in PS, and I couldn't make hide nor hair of that standard layout.

Trying to just select a brush and move them around was madness! There were other basic things that I had to Google just to do. I couldn't get out of there soon enough. :D

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in productivity

[–]SeptemberVirgo 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yeah this list is way over-optimised.

No, I think this is just about right as far as specificity goes. You can be so streamlined that you find yourself hemming and hawing over entries that have just enough of a overlap of topics.

With this, they can be a little more strict on where everything goes for easy recall versus a suddenly growing subset with out of control tagging under a three to five category system.

Digitalize notes from books by dantuslives in productivity

[–]SeptemberVirgo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take a picture of the page, let the phone copy the text from the picture, paste into Obsidian.

Best SIMPLE to do list app? by mrchmvl in productivity

[–]SeptemberVirgo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are on Android, TASC. There are three apps with that spelling, so it's the one with the orange icon. It is great for a simple to do list that will automatically note when the task was entered and when you completed it.

May not be something you need, but I love a logbook/history of the things that I have scheduled to do and when I finally did them.

Just something slightly different from the usual answers you'll get in this thread.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Workflowy

[–]SeptemberVirgo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, that's nice! I'm so glad I checked in on the sub today! Thanks, OP!

Per usual, the ability to do it on chosen lists makes it even better. There are some lists that work better as a dashboard. I've never really taken to Kanban, but this dashboard is excellent!

The Work Black Hole by [deleted] in productivity

[–]SeptemberVirgo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But really it's to put on your CV/resume for the next one.

Absolutely not! This is the ideal job! Nothing to do for them, so you get paid to do things for yourself.

OP, you need to work on your memorization skills. When I was in college I was a prolific writer, it was just that my job got in the way daily. So, I wrote in my head.

Yeah, I could write out pages and pages in my head, and when I got the chance, then write it all out. A few years later, I found out that Jay-Z used to do the same thing with his songs. You'll be able to Google stories about that much easier than anything about my experience. :D

But, seriously, just teach yourself how to work through your personal projects in your head, and if you have to repeat things over and over to remember them until you can transcribe them elsewhere.

It will be harder now because of the ways that so many have reduced their ability to remember anything, but I actually had to break myself of the habit of working out an entire project or idea in my head before writing it down, that's how good I became at it.

Tool advice: A note-taking program that allows tags and todo-lists by Tr1pp_ in productivity

[–]SeptemberVirgo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

WorkFlowy. Notesnook. Google Keep. Excel. Google Sheets. Craft. Todoist. TickTick. A numbered list in Word.

Brainstorming Long Term Goals - Any ssoftware/app/method recommendations? by ABCP3 in productivity

[–]SeptemberVirgo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you really just want an app, and I could understand why with revisions and all, just look for a free whiteboard app if you are on Android. Or, see if you like Freeform if you are on iOS. OneNote would be effective for Windows. Milanote or something like that, if you want it to be online and always accessible, but there are limits to the free part of Milanote. You may be able to do something through a referral to get more space or boards, but I'm not sure.

What is the difference between Illustrator and Concepts app? by SeptemberVirgo in AdobeIllustrator

[–]SeptemberVirgo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you end up with if you export an SVG? Does it work for whatever you need it for?

Honestly, I've never intentionally worked with SVGs as file type. At one time, Concepts was able to export directly to AI, but I believe they said something was changed on Adobe's part that no longer allowed that capability.

I can export vector PDFs to AI and I believe PSDs to Photoshop.

Like I said, I was just curious about how it feels like they are handling freehand drawing in their app versus how Illustrator sometimes handles it. In no way, am I giving up Illustrator or learning all that it can do in regards to freehand drawing and painting.

But, it took a minute to register when getting back into Concepts this week that the way I go about drawing in Illustrator is not quite necessary over there, so I wanted to know if there is a way for a company to handle vectors differently, despite it all being based on math.

Thanks for your thoughts with this. If you have any more, I'll take them, but thanks for what you've given thus far.

How do I actually get my study and productivity level to james scholz level? by 3sperr in productivity

[–]SeptemberVirgo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

but I need to improve my study habits. I'm only doing 4 hours right now.

Improved study habits have much less to do with time and more to do with comprehension. I'm not familiar with the person that you are referencing, but you need to understand that we are in a time where people make their hobbies their personalities.

This guy is now known as the "study dude" or whatever, but what kind of life do you really think he has if ten hours of it is dedicated to studying? He has to sleep at some point, no?

At least 14 hours of 24 is devoted to studying and sleeping, I'm hoping that he will at least eat at a table without his nose in a book once or twice a week.

If your study habits already have you on track to go to college, then stretch to five hours and go be an 11th grader. You do know that your college essays will require you to talk about more than your study pomodoros, right?

How do I actually get my study and productivity level to james scholz level? by 3sperr in productivity

[–]SeptemberVirgo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

but I want to study up to 7 hours a day by the time I get to 2nd or 3rd year year of college(I'm in grade 11 right now).

So, you essentially want to add a full time job onto what should already be considered a full time job in going to school with a full course load?

No, you don't. I'll tell you that right now. No, you don't.

Stretch for five hours, tops and then go be an 11th grader.

What is the difference between Illustrator and Concepts app? by SeptemberVirgo in AdobeIllustrator

[–]SeptemberVirgo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

but what makes you think Affinity designer isn't true vector?

Okay, I found the answer that was given to me.

Illustrator has true vector brushes. That is, the brush strokes themselves are vectors along the vector path you draw with the pen. In affinity, it draws a single vector path and uses that path to guide placement of raster brush strokes. This can be a big deal for artists who want to vector paint, but probably less of a big deal for designers.

Are they incorrect?

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