Comments on: Mmmm… Hate Mail….

By: One Man's Opinion

One Man's Opinion — Fri, 28 Jan 2005 20:24:52 +0000

Universal Religion
Getting Things Done

The million-and-oneth monkey over at “a million monkeys typing wrote the other day about some misgivings he was having about David Allen’s Getting Things Done method, particularly in relation to major life issues like career …

By: Matt

Matt — Sat, 29 Jan 2005 01:39:45 +0000

oh dear, some people need to chill, I think they are trying to use it like the bible, it’s open to interpretation.

By: John Robinson

John Robinson — Sat, 29 Jan 2005 02:41:52 +0000

How! I guess it takes all kinds to make the world go round. Who would have thought somebody would be offended by comments that were basically an observation of something that has been documented by many others?? Time management processes focus the user on the day to day and not the “quadrant II” things.

Love your site!!

By: Brad

Brad — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 13:41:32 +0000

I’m not sure, but shouldn’t that read “the million-and-first monkey”? An awkward expression either way, I suppose.

By: Todd

Todd — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 19:21:48 +0000

It’s easy to be negative and nasty when there is no accountabilty. (i.e sending an email is fairly anonymous and you’re not actually looking the person in the face when you’re criticizing his/her work or ideas.) Also, the ‘Net is chock full of people who would rather belittle others instead of coming up with real solutions, or presenting their disagreements in a considerate manner.

By: Todd

Todd — Tue, 01 Feb 2005 18:49:15 +0000

Steve Pavlina has a post on his blog that echoes your thoughts here:

http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/index.php?p=59

By: Rainer

Rainer — Sat, 19 Feb 2005 10:51:02 +0000

Hi Douglas,
thanks for the good work you’re doing here.
Rainer