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Really cool free tool to help productivity

by matt5409
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Hi everyone

Just wanted to share an application I have been using recently to bolster my productivity.

The link can be found here: A Quick Tip To Boost Focus & Productivity | Qubok

Use it to manage your jobs more effectively, by splitting your workload into manageable chunks. You'll notice an improvement in productivity very quickly!
#cool #free #productivity #tool
  • Profile picture of the author BenoitT
    Very nice tool. I've a writer friend that use the pomodoro timer and he told me it is very effective. However, I tend to think 25 minutes is not enough to get something done.

    I've learned from Eben Pagan that it takes about 20 minutes to get inside your work so if you take a break after 25 minutes, you are wasting a lot of your "working velocity".

    I don't know much about the pomodoro, but I've used the 50 mins / break 10 mins / 50 mins / break 10 mins / 30 mins complete disconnection from the computer world and then I come back. For long tasks, I've found this to be very effective.

    Thank you for sharing this software tho, I'll check it tonight
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    • Profile picture of the author matt5409
      Originally Posted by TedTimmins View Post

      Very nice tool. I've a writer friend that use the pomodoro timer and he told me it is very effective. However, I tend to think 25 minutes is not enough to get something done.

      I've learned from Eben Pagan that it takes about 20 minutes to get inside your work so if you take a break after 25 minutes, you are wasting a lot of your "working velocity".

      I don't know much about the pomodoro, but I've used the 50 mins / break 10 mins / 50 mins / break 10 mins / 30 mins complete disconnection from the computer world and then I come back. For long tasks, I've found this to be very effective.

      Thank you for sharing this software tho, I'll check it tonight
      Yep, everybody works differently. This tool allows you to change the overall time and the interval time

      Just to clarify, I have nothing to do with this app - just thought it was useful!
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    • Profile picture of the author Robert Brauer
      Originally Posted by TedTimmins View Post

      Very nice tool. I've a writer friend that use the pomodoro timer and he told me it is very effective. However, I tend to think 25 minutes is not enough to get something done.

      I've learned from Eben Pagan that it takes about 20 minutes to get inside your work so if you take a break after 25 minutes, you are wasting a lot of your "working velocity".

      I don't know much about the pomodoro, but I've used the 50 mins / break 10 mins / 50 mins / break 10 mins / 30 mins complete disconnection from the computer world and then I come back. For long tasks, I've found this to be very effective.

      Thank you for sharing this software tho, I'll check it tonight
      I totally agree with you. I work in 30/60/90 minute blocks with 10-25 minutes of rest/recovery. I have kitchen timers throughout my entire office and house. It's incredible what you can get done when you remove all distractions and actually focus!
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      • Profile picture of the author Niky Ray
        I just checked it out and it is pretty cool! Thank you for letting us know!
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        • Profile picture of the author bobsstuff
          An another thread someone mentioned another free timer, The Focus Master at Stay Focused - Make More Money! It even comes with a manual.

          You can set up multiple timers and even have each timer trip the next one. There is a place to put all of your tasks and notes.

          You can set up multiple timers in multiple groups.....don't ask me to explain. I just got it and am still figuring how it works. I did print th manual.

          Timer times are preset at 5, 15 30, 45, 60, 90, 120 and 180 minutes OR you can adjust each time to your own increment; i.e. 3,12, 24 etc minutes.
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  • Profile picture of the author misterkailo
    This makes life so much easier!
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  • Profile picture of the author eibhlin
    VERY cool! I like this idea much better than setting a regular timer... and I keep forgetting to reset the time, anyway!
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    Niiice.

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  • Profile picture of the author Coby
    This one is my favorite - Stay Focused - Make More Money!

    Has many different timer lengths and you can even add custom ones... Very cool!
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  • Profile picture of the author Jake Gray
    I try to not become too dependant on tools such as these
    due to the fact that discipline is involved when trying to be
    successful with your work. If you cannot stay disciplined, then
    there definitely will be a loophole in your business.

    Don't get me wrong - I find these tools of use a lot, but don't
    become dependant on them.

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    • Profile picture of the author matt5409
      Originally Posted by Jake Gray View Post

      I try to not become too dependant on tools such as these
      due to the fact that discipline is involved when trying to be
      successful with your work. If you cannot stay disciplined, then
      there definitely will be a loophole in your business.

      Don't get me wrong - I find these tools of use a lot, but don't
      become dependant on them.

      My 0.2 Cents
      True, I think these kind of tools help to practise discipline though :~)
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