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Ideas, Limited time, and Making a plan
When I go on a cycle tour I feel that I am opened up to a huge amount of possibilities and have the perceived freedom to go and do whatever I like which is an inspiring way to think. Perhaps it’s the flood of endorphins from riding a bike all day, the numerous daily meetings [...]
Xmind – Mind Mapping Software for Planning Expeditions
I recently used a program called Xmind for planning the Mongolia expedition. I have always been interested in mind-mapping. It is like brainstorming but somewhat more focused on the ‘associative’ way that the brain structures information.
Posted in Constructive Ranting, Expedition Journal Also tagged expedition, Lateral Thinking, mind-mapping, planning, productivity, xmind 3 Comments
Inspiration and ideas for how to get motivated
In light of the financial crisis and the weather and when we’re stuck inside working, I thought I would give out let slip some ways that I motivate myself.
Posted in Constructive Ranting Also tagged Adventure, awaken, determination, Energy, exercise, get things done, GTD, information, Inspiration, Life, Motivation, organisation, read, self-helf, training, wake up 2 Comments
Waking up in Bombay, back to Georgia, and self enquiry
I intended to get up again at 5 this morning like I did yesterday. However, unfortunately today there was no mosquito to bite me and make me feel a bit strange and thus like getting up. Only my alarm clock which I was able to ignore twice. Eventually at 8 I naturally woke up. I [...]
Posted in Expedition Journal Also tagged Alarm Clock, Bombay, Central Asia, Coffee, Cold Water, Couchsurfing, Funds, Future Route Plans, Georgia, Getting Up, Internet Cafe, Joy, Lateral Thinking, Mosquitoes, Nepal, Post Office, Reassurance, Rickshaw, Ride Earth, Right Decisions, Shampoo, Shower, Soap, Tent, Tibet Leave a comment
Minimal approach to ‘Getting Things Done’ (GTD) called ZTD (adapted from Zen Habits) – Expedition and Project Planning