Day 584: A Sneak Peek At The RTP Manuscript!
ByG’day Shredders,
Here is a portion of the RTP Transformation System Manuscript in its raw form, i.e. hastily scribbled notes. What you see below is an overview of the “Final Shred Phase” of the RTP Transformation System that has now been “uploaded” to my computer.
Final Shred Phase: Sneak Peek
Shred Phase Principles
The principles behind this “Final Shred Phase” are closely aligned with the training and nutrition plan I implemented over the final 4 weeks of the M4 Shred: 84 Day Report Card leading up to M4 Training Day with Tom Venuto in New York City.
Brainstorm Quiz
Before I sign off I had an interesting realization today! Even though I spend up to 16 hours a day “hard-wired” to my computer and the ShredderSphere it is interesting that I always prefer to brainstorm using a pen and paper, rather than my computer.
I know there are “mind-mapping” software programs available to help you brainstorm projects and organize your ideas but I think I’d rather continue using handwritten notes.
So my question is: Do you prefer using software to brainstorm? If so, what program do you recommend?
Until tomorrow…
Eat Clean, Shred Hard, Think BIG!
Cheers,
Adam Waters, NESTA-CPT
P.S. Below are RTP Blog 2.0 Day 584 Pics for June 14, 2008. Mission 5: South Beach - Day 13 of 160
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Adam, I much prefer software because I am able to just brainstorm ideas and then later on I can organize them in a very easy manner. If I were to do this on paper I’d be forced to re-write my ideas later. I use MindManager 7.0. Take a look at it on the web. Great software.
Thanks for your tip Michael, is that software cross platform?
I love using a big whiteboard for brainstorming. Sounds like you are working very hard. It will all be worth it I am very sure of that!
When I use a computer for brainstorming, I am simply using my favorite text editor. If it needs to be presentable, I am using MS Word and maybe MS Excel or even MS Visio for flow charts etc… but I guess 99% of the time it’s a simple text editor. An old saying is don’t fix something that’s not broken. I don’t use pen and paper any more for the reasons already mentioned, at the end I spent a lot of time rewriting my own stuff again and again and eventually it had to be typed on a computer anyway.
Also consider the learning curve involved with a new software, that will take a lot of time next to your 16h already in front of the screen (no matter how easy the manufacturer claims the software to be). If you still want to move ahead, do yourself a favor and get some software that you can try before you buy it (ie. 30 days trial).
Whoooa, overnight, where did that 8 pack come from, Bro you look fantastic.
I’ve read and studied Tony Buzan for a long time, mind mapping is such an effective tool. I like handwritten concepts with MM, for me it seems more free flowing…and I seem to free flow more easily. Software seems a little structured for me. Maybe I’m wrong.
I’m an old school paper and pen gal. If it’s something like a term paper, a screenplay or website that will have a structure that I want to outline, I get fancy with some index cards. One idea per card–cards spread out all over my bed, kitchen table or tagged up on a big blank wall or cork board.
Hi Adam, ditto on the abs…wow they look defined-super! I too like paper and pen or whiteboard, and have tried most types. Here is one that I own…It’s inexpensive and has a free trial. It’s called Goal Enforcer…don’t let the name throw you, it has a lightning application to simply type and it automatically adds bubbles for you. . Here’s the link: http://www.goalenforcer.com/product.html. Cheers.
Hi Mike, I would love a huge whiteboard that prints paper afterwards.
Thanks for your tip Alex, I tend to think the same way. Time is of the essence right now and the learning curve of new software puts me off a little.
Hi Dougal, yeah. I know when I’m in the “zone” I can handwrite much quicker than I can type!
Hi Christy, i have used index cards before too, easier to keep your notes together that way. Then you can place them out on the floor to get a big visual overview.
Thanks for your tip Meredith. That actually looks pretty simple to use!
Its 3am in the morning over here in California… and this comment:
“Hi Mike, I would love a huge whiteboard that prints paper afterwards.”
Literally made me “lol”. Hope I didnt wake up anybody.
And Adam, something I dont think has been suggested yet. A Wacom Tablet.
http://www.wacom.com/bambootablet/
That is the basic model, you plug it into your mac, and either use the bundled software, or most word processing programs support it. That way you can just write your notes, and either save them onto your computer as digital hand written notes, or have the program switch them over to actual text.
At the publishing company I used to work for, we did have a whiteboard that printed paper afterwards – NO JOKE!
For my own personal journal and dream book, I LOVE to write and draw in a hardbound blank book. But for “work,” I like brainstorming right into a text editor or excel so I don’t have to rewrite.
Right now, I’m using iDictate software and it’s saving me time. I just talk to my computer and it takes my notes. I can also boss it around and give it commands – “cut this” “paste that” “open file” etc. It’s the best employee I’ve ever had – doesn’t take long lunches or call in sick EVER.
Big congrats on the final shred “scroll” – I tried to enlarge the manuscript pic to read the “secret RTP recipe” but no go. LOL. Guess I’ll have to wait on line for the big release date.
Adam, yes, MindManager is cross platform. They have a MAC version.
Lilla,
Hah, its true!
http://www.electronicwhiteboardswarehouse.com/black_white_copyboards.htm
Wow, I had no idea these even existed. Well, if you can shell out the $1000 for one of these Adam…
Hey Ad, I think good old paper and pencil feels so authentic when you are in that zone of creating – and it feels much freer to me than than the confines of the computer applications. Dave agrees too – looks like we are 3 peas of the same pod!
Very excited about the upcoming release!
Kel.
Adam: Handwriting my plans and goals first then transcribing to the PC always seem to have a more definative impression on me.
I am so low tech that I do most of my brain dumps on a steno pad (don’t laugh) However most of the guys I know swear by david allens getting things done software.
I use those old school black and white compostition books. I have snippets of fabrics, patterns I want to draw, projects and website ideas, etc. I keep them all lined up on my desk–It’s fun to go back thru them…which then gives me even MORE ideas!