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Having a white board helps?!?!

by isaacburks9z
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I have heard and read a lot of people recommending a white board ( dry erase board ) to use so you can write down your tasks, keep track of progress and just be more precise with your action taking.

So I had to get one. I found a great deal on craigslist, picked up a 3ft x 4ft white board from some guy relocating his business out of state he was selling all sorts of stuff dirt cheap. I paid $15 for it and they are $100 or more new!

So I plan to start using it regularly to set deadlines and write a game plan. I think it will work and help me to stay on track and be more organized. Got some dry erase markers for $4.

So white board... Check
#board #helps #white
  • Profile picture of the author Vendzilla
    Good to have a white board on the wall to keep up visually sometimes on progress can be a big help
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  • Profile picture of the author footbag_man
    Originally Posted by isaacburks9z View Post

    I have heard and read a lot of people recommending a white board ( dry erase board ) to use so you can write down your tasks, keep track of progress and just be more precise with your action taking.

    So I had to get one. I found a great deal on craigslist, picked up a 3ft x 4ft white board from some guy relocating his business out of state he was selling all sorts of stuff dirt cheap. I paid $15 for it and they are $100 or more new!

    So I plan to start using it regularly to set deadlines and write a game plan. I think it will work and help me to stay on track and be more organized. Got some dry erase markers for $4.

    So white board... Check

    I have so many books and notepad floating all over my house. I have even lost some of them so I think the white board is a great idea..

    My IM coach actually recommended it too.

    Just gotta find a cheap one somewhere.
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      • Profile picture of the author Birdi
        I have about 6 whiteboards... I use them to map out everything im doing in my funnels, and tasks aswell as have a to do list aswell.

        White boards certainly make a difference in seeing what your doing visually... plus its in front of you so you know what needs to get done.

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  • Profile picture of the author Anonymous Affiliate
    Why don't you simply get a mind-map software? it works wonders for me.
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    • Profile picture of the author isaacburks9z
      Originally Posted by Anonymous Affiliate View Post

      Why don't you simply get a mind-map software? it works wonders for me.

      mindmaps are cool and I use that for certain things.

      I would rather have the white board since I can write quick notes, to do lists, and calender to mark off days with dues dates and such. it will just be easier and fast for me.
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    • Profile picture of the author seolearner123
      Originally Posted by Anonymous Affiliate View Post

      Why don't you simply get a mind-map software? it works wonders for me.
      Hi,

      Can you recommend a mind map software?

      Thanks
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  • Profile picture of the author Rose Anderson
    I love having my white board on the wall of my office. I can see in a second what projects are due without signing onto my computer. It's just a personal preference. I use software for many other things, of course, but for a quick look at this weeks projects I prefer the old-fashioned white board.

    Rose
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  • Profile picture of the author Mattds
    Yep a really great idea, I need one too! been looking around for a decent one for a while, i might just try craiglist
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael D Forbes
    You can get a 4x8 sheet of dry erase board (no frame) at Lowe's for under $15. I love it.
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  • Profile picture of the author Danny Cutts
    Yep I have a whiteboard :-) It works wonders and my lady uses it to write other jobs down...lol If its not written down it doesnt get done :-)

    Here you go heres a couple of shots of my office :-)





    Its a bit of a mess as we only moved in a little over a week ago :-)

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  • Profile picture of the author Jacqueline Smith
    I love my white boards! I have a couple of large ones and a few small ones in my office.

    I also use other organizational tools but white boards are at the top of my list.

    Nothing beats having a task staring at you from the wall to ensure it gets done!

    Oh...and the satisfaction from getting to wipe the task off when it's completed....it's better than............. (fill in the blank yourself).
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  • Profile picture of the author PhilippaWrites
    I love my whiteboard. It's only A4 size and it's perfect for my work to-do list. It's immediately visible, and because of its size it keeps my list at a manageable size. when it gets full up, I can either do a couple of the jobs I've been avoiding or I can re-prioritise and remove something that clearly wasn't that important in the first place.


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  • Profile picture of the author TrumpiaTim
    White board, notebook, ipad.

    Anything to help you write down your ideas and action items is great.
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  • Profile picture of the author BudaBrit
    Will definitely be buying a whiteboard for my new office

    Other than that, I just use MS Office's calender at the moment... which isn't the best - the bright red warnings may serve as a good reminder, but they aren't so good on the eyes :p
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  • Profile picture of the author KeithSneed
    Whiteboards work wonders for me. For me, computerized resources don't really work as well. I guess there's something significant with physically writing down lists, or large plans that's makes it that much more solid. I need a bigger one now, mine is only about 1.5 x 2. Only $6 at walmart though
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    • Profile picture of the author Nathan251
      it's a good idea and it genuinely works

      I was always a kind of "dive straight in" kind of guy but IM is so dense and multi-layered that some kind of planning is essential - the big visuals of a whiteboard would certainly be effective reminders to get stuff done
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  • Profile picture of the author jamhot
    They are a must. I jot idea's to expand on and small tasks that need to be completed. I also plan and summarise projects into steps that are rubbed off or added throughout the process. I also have an iPad for research and comfortable reading. Can spend a day consuming info so sometimes lye back in my conservatory on the evenings reading to finish up the day. Ideal environment for me
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  • Profile picture of the author xeon9
    I don't use White Board.
    The good thing you don't need electricity to access it.

    But I do use this --> todoist
    just google it people

    I'm a web developer.
    I've been using it for years and it accelerate my productivity.

    Anyway I'm going to buy white board.
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    • Profile picture of the author ImWendy
      Just got mine. My husband's command was going to throw it out and he salvaged it. Now if I can find a place to hang it and keep my little boy away from it! :rolleyes:


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  • Profile picture of the author hernalian
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    I use a white board all the time to remind me of what projects I am working on. The ones that are the most important get different colored stars by them. I personally work better if my tasks are staring me right in my face. I absolutely agree that it is a great feeling to wipe off the tasks.
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  • Profile picture of the author Ant Marshall
    I actually have dyslexia that affects my memory. I can literally forget the start of a sentence before the end of it sometimes. I actually have dyslexia that affects... just kidding. But I do and honestly, if it wasn't for my whiteboard, I literally wouldn't have a clue what I should be working on next.
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    Good job on taking action. Sounds like you really want success. Keep it up.
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    • Profile picture of the author Joe Mobley
      Seems like I remember something about taking a picture (like with your cell phone) of the whiteboard and emailing it to your Evernote address.

      Evernote can scan pics and make the content searchable.

      Pretty cool.

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  • Profile picture of the author Derek_Thomas
    I too use a whiteboard pretty religiously, and as Joe said above, importing into Evernote makes it totally portable. My problem though is my board is way too small at 18" x 24". I seriously need to upgrade.

    Best,
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  • Profile picture of the author Epic Write
    What is the difference of a tangible white board VS. your computer (notepad/word doc)?
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    • Profile picture of the author Joe Mobley
      There are a few areas in life where size and flexibility matters. :rolleyes:

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      What is the difference of a tangible white board VS. your computer (notepad/word doc)?
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  • Profile picture of the author isaacburks9z
    Yeah I am glad I got one. Get one it helps I got my calender on their with due date$ and and my too do list. Plenty of space.

    Plus when I get a thought or have an idea I just write it down real quick.
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  • Profile picture of the author hostwindsEvanM
    Looks like i'm missing out on the awesomeness that is the whiteboard! Learn something new every day.
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    • Profile picture of the author Eduard
      Oh man, great idea! I should get one

      I remember that back when I used to have a regular office job, there was this big whiteboard in the office and I found it really useful to represent ideas on it and keep them in sight.
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  • Profile picture of the author Ewan Lumsden
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    I have a desk where I can pin notes etc up to a metal board so I'm covered It does help though.
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  • Profile picture of the author hometutor
    I like to keep things virtual so I use Yahoo calendars todo list. It's one of my home pages that opens up
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  • Profile picture of the author Jillian W
    I love using the white board. Is more accessible than using note/wordpad on the computer. Whenever an idea comes up or have some tasks that needed to be done, I would just write them down on the white board. It is also the first thing I see when I go into my office. I don't like the idea of having to open up notepad or my computer (unless is already on) just to jot things down, just really inconvenient especially if I have to reopen the program just to see or add more things to the list.

    Plus most office meetings uses white boards to brainstorm ideas or projects..
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  • Profile picture of the author Mark Andrews
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    I also use a whiteboard...

    ...got it right here besides me with 2 dry-wipe markers ready for action. One red. One black.

    I use a 2 column system...

    Column A // Column B

    Column A is my high priority list (in red).

    Column B is my secondary priority list (in black).

    As Column A high priority tasks are completed they are erased from the board. And Column B tasks take their place in order of importance to complete.

    3 x a day the entire list is reorganized. Morning, lunchtime and evening.

    I use it in conjunction with this free tool...

    http://www.WorkFlowy.com

    It's an indispensable system to help me to keep on top of everything.

    Perhaps useful to someone else here?

    Warmest regards,


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  • Profile picture of the author techmug
    I suggest you to use Portable white boards, Its easy to carried everywhere and looks cool.
    Here is the latest product i have found Portable white board

    Thanks
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  • Profile picture of the author Tsnyder
    One entire wall of my office is a white board. Google for
    how to make a white board... there's a special paint you can
    get. Rather than build the frame we just did the whole wall.

    Love it!
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  • Profile picture of the author TryBPO
    There are so, SO many options available online for mind-mapping, taking notes, etc...and I've still found that a plain, old-fashioned whiteboard works wonders for me.

    I'm not exactly sure why...I think it has something to do with the actual process of writing it out that's helpful for me. Maybe it has something to do with muscle memory? It makes brainstorming by myself or with others SO much more enjoyable and productive, though.

    I just moved into a new house and I'm having a huge whiteboard installed in my home office as I write this, hehe.
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    A whiteboard for tracking your progress is a great idea. However, I know a better and more effective and super cool tool called IdeaPaint go to ideapaint[dot]com You can write on the walls, be creative, have it on front of you. It's just great.
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