Chapter 11
Fur ther Productivity Techniques
In This Chapter
Introducing the Pomodoro Technique
Taking things a bit slower
Keeping the chain going and developing new habits
Working with Personal Kanbans
If you’re the lazy sort, then the Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology (as described in Chapter 10) probably sounds like a whole lot of work. Are you looking for a simple technique that can assist you on your journey to greater efficiency and success? You could try the Pomodoro Technique or create your own Personal Kanban. This chapter talks you through both of these concepts, plus that classic piece of advice advocated by the hare and the tortoise – slow down to speed up.
As with any productivity system or technique, you need to commit to trying something out for a set period of time to get the benefits from using the system. Don’t try out more than one at a time. Introduce only one into your life, and stick with it before trying something new.
The Pomodoro Technique
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