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Subject: Reducing costs using a fully working DIY-organizer... 28/05/09, 20:16

bcmeier

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Joined: 18/05/09, 10:50
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Location: In Denmark (registered alien)

Hi all,

here is another way to save costs by switching (or avoiding) a hi-tech organizer to the good ole' paper organizer:

- do it yourself (DIY) at minimal costs
- easy and simple to use
- personalize the fill cards
- expand it to your needs
- use standard punch holes
- make it yourself from the scratch
- experience your mind is limiting the application

... maybe this custom DIY-organizer helps you to get your things done?

The pros and cons of a paper-based organizer are endless to discuss, so before you take actions you should run an in-depth research.

0. Preamble
1. The HipsterPDA / the DIY-organizer
2. Some concerns, disadvantages and advantages
3. More information

0. Preamble

The HipsterPDA was originally a tongue-in-cheek reaction, but
the DIY-organizer is a fully working paper-based organizer.

A personal remark: I am very excited about creating and using the DIY-organizer - you will notice this while reading this posting.
Legal remark: All trademarks are property of their respective owners.

1. The HipsterPDA / the DIY-organizer

History timeline is easy as this:

Alpha: HipsterPDA --- a re-reaction/overreaction to the increasing expense and complexity of personal digital assistants

Omega: DIY-organizer --- the consistent further development and working result

The HipsterPDA
Starting with the HipsterPDA will make you wonder - stick to it and learn about the birth of a queer thing.

Explaining the HipsterPDA
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hipster_pda

The web page by Martin Mann, inventor of the HipsterPDA
www.HipsterPDA.com

The DIY-organizer
Now for some action: download your kit of DIY-templates and get organized the old fashioned way by your favorite pen and effective templates.

Do-it-yourself templates for downloading and modifying
www.diyplanner.com/templates/official/hpda/

Do-it-yourself templates for downloading and modifying
www.douglasjohnston.net/weblog/archives/2005/06/11/diyp2_hipsterpda/

2. Some concerns, disadvantages and advantages

E-mail, alarms, voice recording, pictures
One thing this organizer won't do is retrieving or sending e-mail, alert you in advance to appointments, record your voice and store your digital camera pictures.
Yes, this is not the DIY-organizer. Blame it: it can't do that. But you'll never run out of battery in the most important moments!

Passwords
And it does not store your password in an encrypted data bank.
No, it won't - but you can. You can change your passwords to a better working system and gain in the future. This is also usefull if you have to make up constantly new passwords - visit the discussion on this web site for brilliant ideas instantly to use:

Analog way of encrypting passwords & account numbers
www.diyplanner.com/node/5034

Advantage #1 Personalize your fills and refills
Now for an advantage: when using this DIY-organizer you are in full power of the creation. Need a special sheet of paper? Create it! Tired of a limited snap-lock system? Use your standard puncher. Need a special size of paper? Cut it!

These opportunites settle the above mentioned limitations for me.

Advantage #2 Design it whole
And speaking of creating, check this web site for more intriguing designing:

Make a Sketchbook and Moleskine Test Notebook
http://www.instructables.com/id/Sketchbook-and-Moleskine-Test-Notebook/

3. More information

You can gather more information by visiting the external links on the wikipedia page, discussing in the forums and reading additional books.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hipster_pda
www.diyplanner.com/forum
www.instructables.com/community
Getting Things Done by David Allen
...

Happy organizing!

Bernd C.

Keep going.


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