Should lawyers learn (and use) Markdown/Multimarkdown?

Markdown (Md)?  MultiMarkdown (MMd)?  If you have never heard of these tools, you should take a few minutes to read about the possibilities.  Many lawyers make their living processing words.  Lawyers should learn and use the best tools to do so, right? The idea behind Md/MMd is that you can use a plain text editor (think Notepad … Continue reading Should lawyers learn (and use) Markdown/Multimarkdown?

A few thoughts on workflow planning

I recently wrote an article for the Indiana Lawyer with a few of my thoughts on workflow planning.  Here's the link. The article seeks to provide: three tips to help you “plan your work and work your plan” (Vince Lombardi): Track what you do and how you do it Review and reflect Draft a plan … Continue reading A few thoughts on workflow planning

Resources: Tools for Personal Productivity (via Michael Hyatt)

In my third year of law school, I realized that I had to get better about managing my personal productivity.  Since that time, I have read a lot about personal productivity and tried to implement systems/processes to help manage my life.  One of the most influential authors in this space, for me, is Michael Hyatt. … Continue reading Resources: Tools for Personal Productivity (via Michael Hyatt)