Organizing for Change

In this very short post, I wanted to think through the Rocketbook and how it may have been underrated as a technology. I have been planning to revisit how this particular blending of paper and digital technology works, but it seems I have an even better reason to consider this with the rise of new “smart pens” that seem to be looking to compete with the e-ink market. I find this whole concept very interesting. Alright, enough of an intro. Below, you will find my initial reaction created completely on my Rocketbook . Let me know your thoughts. If you want to see the whole process of how this article was created and drafted, you can visit my Patreon site here:  https://www.patreon.com/OrganizingforChange?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Rocketbook Export (Edited Text Below) I recently saw Kit Betts-Masters review the Newyes Sync Pen and began thinking about the Rocketbook again. After all, this was the first digital technology (or quasi-digital at least) that I ever reviewed. So...

Just recently, I achieved a milestone that was not even initially a goal when starting my YouTube Channel . After all, I was not a professional video editor. I had no background in YouTube or video production, other than working in the educational space with recorded lectures, instructional design, and educational technologies. Beyond wanting to develop my skill set and as a hobby, I thought YouTube and blogging might be a good way to share some useful information for professionals looking to better organize their time and work lives. Again, I had no idea that this might be something people would really subscribe to. I was really inspired to try this by several people in the e-ink space when I was researching my eventual purchase of the Supernote . Right before turning 50 in December of last year, I decided to jump in and try to create something. Admittedly, my first few videos were rough, and not something I feel was my best work. I started with a 4K document camera that doubled as my...

Introduction In my previous article, I introduced the idea of “Distraction Free Organizing” in terms of several methods. Some of these were paper-based, some a mix of manual and digital manipulation, and others fully digitized what used to only exist on paper. In this article, we will explore the specific pros and cons of each approach. We will also discuss my specific device and why I chose to buy it over the others after my research. Pen or Pencil and Paper Pros This method keeps you away from screens, eliminates eye strain, reduces distractions, is inexpensive, and does not depend on hardware or software (although your brain is a supercomputer). Another, and possibly the most important benefit for those of us who have a lot of meetings, is the personal nature of notetaking. If you are writing, there is no barrier (i.e, a screen) between you and who you are communicating with. Cons The biggest and most obvious con is that if you use this approach there will be SO MANY NOT...

  Introduction I want to start this post by recognizing we live in a highly digital world, and I am as easily distracted as anyone else with shiny new gadgets and devices. However, there is a time to work in the digital space and other times when we need to remove ourselves from an endless torrent of notifications and interruptions. There are strategies you can employ to combine both digital (and in many cases transferable) tools and a more distraction-free experience. For some people, this is as easy as placing your device in airplane mode or do not disturb. For others (me included), superfluous apps (online or offline) are a constant temptation. This article will talk about some of the distraction-free solutions available, with a more detailed list of pros and cons to come later. I will not take the time to rehash the options related to traditional tablets and computers. Pen or Pencil and Paper For those who are very easily distracted, pen and paper are the perfect way to m...