Productivity Power Links 09-29-08

• The mighty productivity power blogger numbered list! Slamming half a carafe of coffee to get alert and productive is kind of like pounding a six-pack to get social and funny—you’re going to miss your mark, in often painful ways. Research suggests that small, frequent doses of caffeine—like tea breaks, caffeinated mints, and even chocolate—do a better job of keeping your brain from feeling fatigued than jitter-inducing java. (via lifehacker)
• Is a mountain of filth standing between you and all of your lofty goals? For example, when the surfaces of my workspace are clutter free–yet I still have the tools at hand that I need–I power through things faster, have increased focus, and I feel better at the end of the day. That’s because productivity equals satisfaction. I like to work hard on my priorities. (via unclutterer)
• Productivity on a iPhone? What…Another iPhone application I use frequently is Jott. I’ve been a Jott user for awhile and they finally exited their beta period and have a number of tiered pricing options to choose from. And a well-featured free account, which works well with the iPhone app. I use Jott to quickly call in notes to myself (I loved when these would go to Backpack, but that seems to be not working anymore) and now the iPhone app makes it easy to do this and sync to all of the services I have associated with the account. It definitely helps me remember things when I’m traveling or just need a quick reminder. (via setting context)
• Yet another helpful web based collaboration app…A web-based collaboration / project management service. There’s a free version as well as multiple language versions. Scribd’s iPaper is integrated so you can view files in the browser. The company has been around since 1999 and offers phone customer service. (via ehub)
• Tim please tell us how to never forget anything ever again…This might sound a bit complicated to some, but I assure you all of these tools are simple, easy to use, powerful, fast, and fun to use. Those are my criteria. I use a setup the includes Evernote, Gmail, Gcal, Anxiety and Jott. These tools allow me to capture any information, at any time, and retrieve the information quickly and easily. (via four hour work week)

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GTD Power Links 04-22-08

• Only 3 steps to success? Sounds good to me…As simplistic as it sounds, success is not a complex process. Regardless of how you define success (it’s not only about money) there are three key factors that drive your success. (via ian’s messy desk)
• Wirenode claims to make the surfing experience on your mobile device suck just a little less…We’ve covered the state of the browser market for the mobile web, but what if you’re on the production side of the equation? Wirenode, who bill themselves as “the mobile websites creator,” have an answer for you. They provide easy in-browser tools to create an entirely new site or convert an old one to display well on a variety of mobile devices. (via web worker daily)
• Getting things done while procrastinating? The psychological principle is this: anyone can do any amount of work, provided it isn’t the work he is supposed to be doing at that moment. (via hackvan)
• What GTD can’t do for you…I read with interest Matthew Cornell’s piece on 10 GTD “holes” (and how to plug them). I was particularly interested in the section on simplified GTD, as that’s something I’ve practiced myself. I also empathized with many of the other points he made regarding implementation challenges. And I do agree that many people need to do some time use analysis, if nothing else as a personal wake-up call. (via gtd times)
• Caffeine does the brain good…Throughout the day, your noodle fills up with adenosine, a chemical thought to cause mental fatigue. Caffeine blocks the brain’s adenosine receptors, countering the chemical’s dulling effects. To maximize alertness and minimize jitters, keep those receptors covered with frequent small doses — like a mug of low-caf tea or half a cup of joe — rather than a onetime blast. Test subjects reported that periodic small shots made them feel clearheaded and calm, both of which enhance mental performance. (via wired)
• One web 2.0 service to rule them all…Rather than using several web 2.0 services to manage your business, WORKetc wrapped all the core small business systems into the single customized intranet. Includes integrated RSS feeds linked directly to projects, billing, customer support, help desk software, calendars, business-wide search, lead management, sales pipeline and document storage. (via ehub)

 

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Coffee Protects The Brain?

photo by umair moshin

All true geeks already knew about the healing powers of coffee…

Coffee may cut the risk of dementia by blocking the damage cholesterol can inflict on the body, research suggests.
The drink has already been linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s Disease, and a study by a US team for the Journal of Neuroinflammation may explain why. (via bbc news)

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Starbucks Selling $1 Coffee?

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Somebody has been praying…

SEATTLE — Faced with growing competition from cheaper rivals, Starbucks Corp. is selling small cups of drip coffee for $1 with free refills as part of a test in its hometown.

That’s about 50 cents less than the Seattle-based coffee retailer normally charges for an 8 oz. cup of joe, though prices vary from store to store.

The suggested retail price for a slightly larger 10 oz. cup of premium roast at competitors like McDonald’s and Dunkin’ Donuts is $1.07 and $1.39, respectively, the companies said Wednesday.

Starbucks said in statement e-mailed Wednesday by spokeswoman Bridget Baker that the test “is not indicative of any new business strategy.”

Starbucks would not say when the test began, how many stores are part of it, whether it’s considering a similar promotion for any other brews or whether any new test markets are on the horizon.

“Testing is a way of life for us, as we are constantly looking for new ways to connect with the customer and provide the best Starbucks experience,” the statement said.

Starbucks shares rose $1.42, or 7.6 percent, to close at $20.09 on Wednesday. The stock has traded between $17.66 and $35.67 over the past year.

(via foxnews)

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