Doc Ott’s Life Hack Blog

Wow, this is cool. I can never find CD cases when I need them. Why not fold one out of recycled paper? You can even print out a custom one with track labels and the whole nine yards.
paper cd case

I am not a very good listener, so here are some good tips for you (and me) to become a better listener:
- Undivided attention (stare at them!)
- Be non-judgemental
- Read the speaker, see what they aren’t saying
- Be Quiet!
- Ask clarifying questions to assure understanding
More at 5 Tips for Empathetic Listening - lifehack.org

Simple things:
- Carry a 3×5 card and a pen
- Transfer idea to electronic format quickly
- Have an idea warehouse (central place to put stuff you want to come back to)
- Do frequent ’sweeps’ (get rid of stuff you don’t need)
- Use small boxes (small goals)
More details : 5 Good Organizing Tricks at Lifehack.org