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		<title>Always get stuff out of your head</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:48:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jiri Novotny</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[(This is an edited excerpt from my new e-book Swift Mind Freedom). Let me ask you one question - Why keep all your tasks, ideas, notes, worries, promises, commitments and reminders in your head&#8230; when you can store them in your computer instead? Don&#8217;t store things in your head. Put them in a trusted system. [&#8230;]<p><a href="https://www.dextronet.com/blog/always-get-stuff-out-of-your-head/">Always get stuff out of your head</a> is a post from: <a href="https://www.dextronet.com/blog">Swift To-Do List Blog</a></p>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>(This is an edited excerpt from my new e-book <strong><a href="http://www.dextronet.com/swift-mind-freedom">Swift Mind Freedom</a></strong>).</p>
<p>Let me ask you one question -</p>
<p><strong><em>Why keep all your tasks, ideas, notes, worries, promises, commitments and reminders in<br />
your head&#8230; when you can store them in your computer instead?</em></strong></p>
<p><center><img src="http://www.dextronet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/always-get-stuff-out-of-your-mind-img.png" alt="Always get stuff out of yoru mind"></center></p>
<p>Don&#8217;t store things in your head. Put them in a trusted system. You will be rewarded with relief and increased mental capacity. You will feel better.</p>
<p>If there is one thing that technology is great at, it&#8217;s remembering things. Unlike our minds, computer will never forget what you enter into it. In fact, it can even remind you of things at the right time!</p>
<p>The biggest instant benefit of writing things down is that once you write something down, you feel relief instantly. Once you have captured a task (or idea), you can forget about it. You know where to find it in case you need it.</p>
<p>Think about this: <strong>Just as computer can get its memory (RAM) overloaded when too many programs are running at once, your mind can get overloaded when you are juggling too much stuff in your head.</strong></p>
<p>By writing things down, you will increase your mental capacity. It&#8217;s like an upgrade for your brain. This can literally increase your IQ.</p>
<h2>Put things out of your head, and into your organizing system</h2>
<p><center><img src="http://www.dextronet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/put-things-into-your-organizing-system.png" alt="Put things into your organizing system"></center></p>
<p><strong>Whenever new task comes to you, write it down immediately</strong> (e.g. into <strong><a href="http://www.dextronet.com/swift-to-do-list-software">Swift To-Do List</a></strong>).</p>
<p>And don&#8217;t write down just tasks, but anything that you would have to remember. </p>
<p>Develop this habit of capturing everything instantly.</p>
<p>This is the key.</p>
<p>Once you start doing this, you might be shocked how clearly you can think and how efficiently you can function. It&#8217;s almost like magic.<br />
<h3 class='related_post_title'>Related Posts:</h3>
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<li><a href='https://www.dextronet.com/blog/swift-mind-freedom-released/' title='Swift Mind Freedom released!'>Swift Mind Freedom released!</a></li>
<li><a href='https://www.dextronet.com/blog/how-to-keep-your-to-do-list-useful-short-and-motivating/' title='How to keep your to-do list useful, short and motivating'>How to keep your to-do list useful, short and motivating</a></li>
<li><a href='https://www.dextronet.com/blog/centralize-your-lists-with-swift-to-do-list/' title='Centralize Your Lists with Swift To-Do List'>Centralize Your Lists with Swift To-Do List</a></li>
<li><a href='https://www.dextronet.com/blog/30-second-check-do-you-get-the-maximum-from-swift-to-do-list/' title='30-second check: Do you get the maximum from Swift To-Do List?'>30-second check: Do you get the maximum from Swift To-Do List?</a></li>
<li><a href='https://www.dextronet.com/blog/using-to-do-lists-efficiently/' title='Using to-do lists efficiently'>Using to-do lists efficiently</a></li>
<li><a href='https://www.dextronet.com/blog/why-should-i-care-about-being-organized/' title='&#8220;Why should I care about being organized?&#8221;'>&#8220;Why should I care about being organized?&#8221;</a></li>
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<p><a href="https://www.dextronet.com/blog/always-get-stuff-out-of-your-head/">Always get stuff out of your head</a> is a post from: <a href="https://www.dextronet.com/blog">Swift To-Do List Blog</a></p>
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		<title>Swift Mind Freedom released!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2012 13:28:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jiri Novotny</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Swift Mind Freedom is a new method to be used with Swift To-Do List, based on 11 powerful principles for complete relief, total control and super efficiency.<p><a href="https://www.dextronet.com/blog/swift-mind-freedom-released/">Swift Mind Freedom released!</a> is a post from: <a href="https://www.dextronet.com/blog">Swift To-Do List Blog</a></p>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://s.dxnimg.com/screenshots/65/smf-cover_original.png" style="float: right; padding-left: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px">My <a href="http://www.dextronet.com/swift-mind-freedom"><strong>Swift Mind Freedom e-book</strong></a> is finished and released.</p>
<p>It took me almost a year to write it. I&#8217;ve put a lot of effort into it, and I am <strong>very happy</strong> with the result.</p>
<p>Bill Polm, one of the early readers, who also helped me with editing, predicted that the &#8220;<strong><em>[The] book has the potential for becoming a classic in the field. It covers [task] management better than any I have read before it</em></strong>&#8220;.</p>
<p>We&#8217;ve not even announced it yet, and several people have already purchased it! This is very exciting. </p>
<p>I plan to keep improving the e-book, based on the feedback I will receive. Updates of the e-book will be free.</p>
<p>You might have a lot of questions &#8211; so I will do my best to answer them. If you have any other questions, post it in the comments.</p>
<h1>Who is Swift Mind Freedom for?</h1>
<p>Swift Mind Freedom is for anyone who has a lot of things to do or keep track of, and works with a Windows computer.</p>
<p>If you use or would like to use Swift To-Do List, it&#8217;s perfect for you.</p>
<h1>What will I gain from Swift Mind Freedom?</h1>
<p>As you start applying Swift Mind Freedom, you will: </p>
<ol>
<li><strong>Experience instant and complete relief</strong> from stress and overwhelm.</li>
<li><strong>Get in total control</strong> of your work and make sure nothing falls through the cracks.</li>
<li><strong>Become super-efficient</strong>, racing through your surprisingly motivating to-do list in record time.</li>
</ol>
<p>The results are permanent. Once you read this e-book, your to-do lists will never be the same.</p>
<h1>What are the contents?</h1>
<p>The e-book has 3 main sections:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Introduction and motivation</strong> &#8211; this helps you understand why being organized is important, and it gets you moving. I also share the story of my personal &#8220;to-do list journey&#8221;.</li>
<li><strong>11 Swift Mind Freedom Principles</strong> &#8211; these 11 powerful principles are the core. Each principle comes with a fun hand-drawn illustration, and an action step so you can immediately apply it into your life</li>
<li><strong>Q&#038;A and Troubleshooting</strong> &#8211; this section lists many questions and problems, along with the answers.</li>
</ul>
<p>Each section is divided into chapters.</p>
<p>It has 110 pages in total.</p>
<p>It comes as a PDF file, so you can read it on your computer, table or e-reader. </p>
<p>(In the future, I would like offer .mobi and .epub formats as well if there is interest.)</p>
<p>If you would like a short sample, see my recent post &#8220;<a href="http://www.dextronet.com/blog/tasks-and-oranges/" target="_blank"><strong>Tasks and oranges</strong></a>&#8220;. That post explains why it&#8217;s important to break down complex tasks into subtasks. In Swift Mind Freedom, there is a whole chapter about this (it is one of the Principles), including a how-to and step-by-step instructions for Swift To-Do List.</p>
<h1>How does Swift Mind Freedom compare to other books?</h1>
<p>This e-book is unique because it shows you how to apply what you learn directly in Swift To-Do List.</p>
<p>Also, it is <strong>easy, fast and simple</strong>. It is possible to read and apply it in a single day.</p>
<p>I&#8217;ve read all the books on task management, time management, organizing and productivity I could find, and after a lot of research, experiments and hard work, I&#8217;ve distilled them into Swift Mind Freedom, so you can get great results fast and with minimum effort.</p>
<p>Each of the 11 core principles comes with a fun hand-drawn illustration. This helps you understand and remember better, and learn faster.</p>
<p>Finally, I am here for you. I am committed to helping you get the results you want, so you can email me at any time with your questions.</p>
<h1>How much does it cost?</h1>
<p>The e-book <a href="http://www.dextronet.com/swift-mind-freedom#buy"><strong>costs $39.95</strong></a>.</p>
<p>If you purchase it with a new Swift To-Do List 8 for Windows license, you will get 50% discount.</p>
<p>Purchasing this book is 100% risk-free for you, because it comes with 90-day money back guarantee. If you won&#8217;t be completely happy with it for any reason, I will refund you the full amount. No hard feelings. Again, I am fully committed to helping you get the results you want.</p>
<h1>Where can I purchase the book?</h1>
<p>Right now, it is available exclusively <strong><a href="http://www.dextronet.com/swift-mind-freedom#buy">on our website</a></strong>, where you can purchase it using our secure online store.</p>
<p>You will receive it immediately after payment.</p>
<h1>Will there be a sequel?</h1>
<p>Yes, I would like to write a sequel. </p>
<p>Swift Mind Freedom is focused mostly on getting and staying organized, stress relief, control and efficiency. It works beautifully with Swift To-Do List.</p>
<p>The sequel will be heavily focused on productivity. It will build upon Swift Mind Freedom (getting organized is always the first and most important step). My working title for the sequel is &#8220;<strong>Ultra Productive: Eat your to-do list</strong>&#8220;.</p>
<h1>I love feedback!</h1>
<p>I would love to hear what you think. If you read the book, please send me an email and tell me what you think. What you loved and what you didn&#8217;t care for. While I know that Swift Mind Freedom is already pretty good, your feedback can help me improve it further.</p>
<p><strong>Any questions or thoughts? Post them in comments below!</strong><br />
<h3 class='related_post_title'>Related Posts:</h3>
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<li><a href='https://www.dextronet.com/blog/how-to-keep-your-to-do-list-useful-short-and-motivating/' title='How to keep your to-do list useful, short and motivating'>How to keep your to-do list useful, short and motivating</a></li>
<li><a href='https://www.dextronet.com/blog/how-to-murder-your-productivity/' title='How to murder your productivity'>How to murder your productivity</a></li>
<li><a href='https://www.dextronet.com/blog/30-second-check-do-you-get-the-maximum-from-swift-to-do-list/' title='30-second check: Do you get the maximum from Swift To-Do List?'>30-second check: Do you get the maximum from Swift To-Do List?</a></li>
<li><a href='https://www.dextronet.com/blog/always-get-stuff-out-of-your-head/' title='Always get stuff out of your head'>Always get stuff out of your head</a></li>
<li><a href='https://www.dextronet.com/blog/why-should-i-care-about-being-organized/' title='&#8220;Why should I care about being organized?&#8221;'>&#8220;Why should I care about being organized?&#8221;</a></li>
<li><a href='https://www.dextronet.com/blog/centralize-your-lists-with-swift-to-do-list/' title='Centralize Your Lists with Swift To-Do List'>Centralize Your Lists with Swift To-Do List</a></li>
</ul>
<p><a href="https://www.dextronet.com/blog/swift-mind-freedom-released/">Swift Mind Freedom released!</a> is a post from: <a href="https://www.dextronet.com/blog">Swift To-Do List Blog</a></p>
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		<title>Using to-do lists efficiently</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:54:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jiri Novotny</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everybody knows what a to-do list is, everybody uses it (at least occasionally), but now one asks: "Hey, how should I actually use it?" And guess what? It actually makes a HUGE difference.<p><a href="https://www.dextronet.com/blog/using-to-do-lists-efficiently/">Using to-do lists efficiently</a> is a post from: <a href="https://www.dextronet.com/blog">Swift To-Do List Blog</a></p>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.dextronet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/using-to-do-lists-efficiently-img.jpg" alt="Using to-do lists efficiently" style="float: right; padding-left: 5px">Everybody knows what a to-do list is.</p>
<p>Almost everybody uses a to-do list, too. (At least occasionally, if not regularly).</p>
<p>But almost none asks: &#8220;Hey, <em>how</em> should I actually use a to-do list?&#8221;</p>
<p>I think that might be a <em>big</em> mistake.</p>
<p>There are intelligent ways of using to-do lists, and not-so-smart ways. </p>
<p>By using a to-do list the right way, you can eliminate forgetting, stress, overwhelm, procrastination. In fact, you can increase your productivity and efficiency. Tremendously. You can feel like you are in control.</p>
<p>On the other hand, by using to-do lists in not-so-smart-way, you can achieve the exact opposite.</p>
<p>More stress, anyone?</p>
<p>Today, we are going to learn <em>how</em> to use a to-do list intelligently. It&#8217;s dirt-simple, and once you implement it, it feels just great.</p>
<h2>How to use a to-do list in an intelligent way</h2>
<p>Using a to-do list intelligently is deceitfully simple.</p>
<p>This is what you need to do:</p>
<ol>
<li><strong>Create the to-do list and do the initial dump, <a href="http://www.dextronet.com/blog/centralize-your-lists-with-swift-to-do-list/" target="_blank">placing all your &#8220;stuff&#8221; into it</a></strong>. This clears your mind.</li>
<li><strong>(continuously): Look at your to-do list, see what&#8217;s next, work on it.</strong><br />
   &nbsp;&nbsp;&#187; Whenever you get interrupted or distracted, repeat.<br />
   &nbsp;&nbsp;&#187; Whenever you finish a task, repeat.
</li>
<li><strong>(continuously): Whenever a new idea or task comes to you, write it down <em>immediately</em> into your to-do list, then proceed with what you were doing before.</strong></li>
</ol>
<p>That&#8217;s all.</p>
<p>It is ridiculously simple, isn&#8217;t it? </p>
<p>And yet, very few people have actually really mastered this.</p>
<p>If you look at the instructions, they simply say to create a to-list list with all your current stuff, look at it often (whenever you get interrupted, distracted, or finish something), and always write new stuff into it immediately when it comes to you.</p>
<p>These simple habits can change your life.</p>
<p>Since these are habits, it takes time to fully establish them. But once you ingrain them, you will do them automatically. </p>
<p>Do this for 2-3 weeks, and you will be doing it automatically, without even having to think about it.</p>
<p><strong>At any point, you either want to be working on a task, looking what to do next, writing down/organizing your stuff, or truly relaxing.</p>
<p>This might be the best well-kept hidden secret of productivity.</strong></p>
<p>With these habits, it&#8217;s easy. But without these habits you will spend most of your time in a  gray-zone, not really doing anything. Since you&#8217;ve read this far, I bet you don&#8217;t want that. </p>
<p>How could you start using this intelligent to-do list approach today?<br />
<h3 class='related_post_title'>Related Posts:</h3>
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<li><a href='https://www.dextronet.com/blog/swift-mind-freedom-released/' title='Swift Mind Freedom released!'>Swift Mind Freedom released!</a></li>
<li><a href='https://www.dextronet.com/blog/seriously-stop-sabotaging-your-2023-goals/' title='Seriously, Stop Sabotaging Your 2023 Goals'>Seriously, Stop Sabotaging Your 2023 Goals</a></li>
<li><a href='https://www.dextronet.com/blog/new-personal-productivity-video-training/' title='Double your productivity, stop procrastinating and master your habits with new video training'>Double your productivity, stop procrastinating and master your habits with new video training</a></li>
<li><a href='https://www.dextronet.com/blog/how-to-stop-procrastinating/' title='3 easy techniques to instantly stop procrastinating '>3 easy techniques to instantly stop procrastinating </a></li>
<li><a href='https://www.dextronet.com/blog/30-second-check-do-you-get-the-maximum-from-swift-to-do-list/' title='30-second check: Do you get the maximum from Swift To-Do List?'>30-second check: Do you get the maximum from Swift To-Do List?</a></li>
<li><a href='https://www.dextronet.com/blog/always-get-stuff-out-of-your-head/' title='Always get stuff out of your head'>Always get stuff out of your head</a></li>
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