From a5359499330bab9a3b4dc3c98b8e52e65ece8c49 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sacha Chua Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2020 00:23:24 -0500 Subject: More note cleanup --- 2020/info/09.md | 106 +++++++++++++++++--------------------------------------- 1 file changed, 32 insertions(+), 74 deletions(-) (limited to '2020/info/09.md') diff --git a/2020/info/09.md b/2020/info/09.md index 9b12955b..6269de8c 100644 --- a/2020/info/09.md +++ b/2020/info/09.md @@ -44,127 +44,85 @@ For the Emacs Conference 2020 I created a coupon code EMACSCONF which is valid u ## What's the advantage of copying tasks from the agenda to a separate daily plan, rather than just managing them directly within the agenda? -### Karl Voit here: I asked Rainer the very same question and his answer was that his agenda is full with tasks. Copying them (via keyboard shortcuts) to a manually curated daily list provides a condensed daily agenda showing only the tasks he is going to do (when the day goes as planned). +- Karl Voit here: I asked Rainer the very same question and his answer was that his agenda is full with tasks. Copying them (via keyboard shortcuts) to a manually curated daily list provides a condensed daily agenda showing only the tasks he is going to do (when the day goes as planned). +- I feel it can reduce some mental stress -### I feel it can reduce some mental stress +- Yes, this is it, I want to decide in the morning (I can never do all what is in the agenda) and then I'm no longer overwhelmed by that long agenda. + - This may also be relevant: -### Yes, this is it, I want to decide in the morning (I can never do all what is in the agenda) and then I'm no longer overwhelmed by that long agenda. +- OK thanks - but then why not just create custom agenda views for a) building the daily list and then b) just viewing the daily list without distractions? e.g. via org-super-agenda or org-ql? -- This may also be relevant: + - sometimes I also want to review my previous tasks I've done + - There is build-in org-agenda-log-mode (v l) to do this. One just need to make sure that the task state changes are actually logged (see \`(apropos "org-log-\*)\`). -### OK thanks - but then why not just create custom agenda views for a) building the daily list and then b) just viewing the daily list without distractions? e.g. via org-super-agenda or org-ql? + - I suspect that could also be achieved via org-ql or similar but admit it's probably a more complex solution. Just naturally averse to anything which duplicates data and could lead to inconsistencies :) -- sometimes I also want to review my previous tasks I've done - - - There is build-in org-agenda-log-mode (v l) to do this. One just need to make sure that the task state changes are actually logged (see \`(apropos "org-log-\*)\`). - - - I suspect that could also be achieved via org-ql or similar but admit it's probably a more complex solution. Just naturally averse to anything which duplicates data and could lead to inconsistencies :) - - - Exactly. It is just very easy to do it in such a format, but it can definitely be achieved by super-agenda/org-ql + - Exactly. It is just very easy to do it in such a format, but it can definitely be achieved by super-agenda/org-ql ## How long does it usually take you to manage/maintain your agenda on a daily basis?+2 - -### Five minutes a day. - - -### Extensively uses org-capture to get thoughts down and schedule things for later — gets things out of head and saves the task for later - - -### Weekly review to go through checklists — usually takes about half an hour +- Five minutes a day. +- Extensively uses org-capture to get thoughts down and schedule things for later — gets things out of head and saves the task for later +- Weekly review to go through checklists — usually takes about half an hour ## What version of Emacs and of Org do you currently use? -### Emacs: 25.3.1 - - -### Orgmode version: 9.1.5 +- Emacs: 25.3.1 +- Orgmode version: 9.1.5 ## Do you keep Emacs open with you all day, or just when you need to add tasks or reference todos? - - -### It's open all the day. Two monitor setup, Emacs is always opened on one (usually the non-main one, apparently, but moved back to the main one if necessary). +It's open all the day. Two monitor setup, Emacs is always opened on one (usually the non-main one, apparently, but moved back to the main one if necessary). ## Where do your notes/tasks end up after you complete them (lurst asked that first on IRC)? - -### In Archives (missed some details here, sorry) +In Archives (missed some details here, sorry) ## Do you use orgmode on a mobile device as well? If so how do you do it? - -### On the road I have a real old fashioned paper notebook with a ballpoint pen ;-) +On the road I have a real old fashioned paper notebook with a ballpoint pen ;-) ## How did you add the super fast typing? - -### A) I learned touch typing at school around 45 years ago, - - -### B) kdenlive can accelerate video material. You need to mark it (cut it left and right) and then press SHIFT-CTRL and the Mouse to drag it, that adds the time lapse effect. - +- A) I learned touch typing at school around 45 years ago, +- B) kdenlive can accelerate video material. You need to mark it (cut it left and right) and then press SHIFT-CTRL and the Mouse to drag it, that adds the time lapse effect. ## Do you export your Org files or Agenda files for others? - - -### I once tried it at work, but it didn't work out. For me Org is a **personal** prodcutivity system and not a sort of groupware. Nevertheless, I have a ToDo keyword "DELEGATED" to monitor e.g. errands that I give to my kids. +I once tried it at work, but it didn't work out. For me Org is a **personal** prodcutivity system and not a sort of groupware. Nevertheless, I have a ToDo keyword "DELEGATED" to monitor e.g. errands that I give to my kids. ## Do you use emacs for everything or just a few things like time management, programming, etc.? - -### Emacs is my primary editor for shell scripts, LaTeX files, even Lilypond (remember that talk in the morning). I wrote all the LaTeX files for the book I prepared for my course in Emacs. +Emacs is my primary editor for shell scripts, LaTeX files, even Lilypond (remember that talk in the morning). I wrote all the LaTeX files for the book I prepared for my course in Emacs. ## Do you keep your project notes and backup information with the To Do items in your agenda or in separate files? +The notes are all in the :LOGBOOK: drawer of each task. So I have a sort of "micro blog" there that clearly shows what happened with that task so far. I even see all the "RESCHEDULED on…" timestamps which helps me to identify the tasks I procrastinate. ;-) -### The notes are all in the :LOGBOOK: drawer of each task. So I have a sort of "micro blog" there that clearly shows what happened with that task so far. I even see all the "RESCHEDULED on…" timestamps which helps me to identify the tasks I procrastinate. ;-) - - -### Not a question but thank you so much for your videos Rainer +1+1+1 +## Not a question but thank you so much for your videos Rainer +1+1+1 - You're welcome. What started as a "I need to show Org to a few people" turned out helpful to a lot more than I ever expected. ;-) - - These videos helped me so much! Thank you! - # Notes - -## Showcases org-capture, org-agenda, rescheduling from the agenda - - -## The idea of "The 3 most important tasks" is important to make a clear target on day to day basis - - -## Just in case Rainer is not checking the IRC: lots of compliments! Also for your courses (on youtube)!! - - -## How Org Mode Saved My Life - Programmer Interview With Rainer König On Emacs Org Mode - - -### - - -### - - -## UDEMY Course URL: - - -## Very interesting thing to know: Rainer is not using a substantial customized setup. It's rather out-of-the-box only. - - -## Org-mode tutorial YouTube playlist: +- Showcases org-capture, org-agenda, rescheduling from the agenda +- The idea of "The 3 most important tasks" is important to make a clear target on day to day basis +- Just in case Rainer is not checking the IRC: lots of compliments! Also for your courses (on youtube)!! +- How Org Mode Saved My Life - Programmer Interview With Rainer König On Emacs Org Mode + - + - +- UDEMY Course URL: +- Very interesting thing to know: Rainer is not using a substantial customized setup. It's rather out-of-the-box only. +- Org-mode tutorial YouTube playlist: -- cgit v1.2.3