Articles in the Featured Category



The Leitner System – Using Flashcards for Your Recall

Developed by Sebastian Leitner, the Leitner System can help you commit information to memory by allowing you to sort the material according to your levels of knowledge.

[ 14 Dec 2009 ]
Pareto´s 80/20 Principle – How to be Lazier and More Effective

Learn how to apply Pareto´s 80/20 Principle to maximise your gain and minimise your effort.

[ 1 Sep 2009 ]
Announcing the First Guide on the Whakate Way: Introspection

Whakate is proud to announce the availability of a series of pragmatic guides for finding balance in life: “The Introspection Handbook”.

[ 18 Jul 2009 ]
The Peter Principle – Reaching Our Own Level of Incompetence

If you’ve ever wondered why incompetence reigns supreme in organisations across the board, you may find your answer in Dr. Laurence J. Peter’s satirical “The Peter Principle.”

[ 9 Jun 2009 ]
The Better GTD?  – Try Sally McGhee’s Productivity System

Users struggling but drawn to Allen’s GTD productivity system might find a better fit with Sally McGhee’s “Take Back Your Life.”

[ 20 May 2009 ]
The Drama Triangle and How to Escape It

One of the most dysfunctional forms of communication is the so-called drama triangle. Learn how to spot and diffuse these situations for more effective communication.

[ 2 Feb 2009 ]
The Best of GTD and DIT

The productivity systems “Getting Things Done” and “Do It Tomorrow” have both risen in popularity and each have their own loyal followers. However, they are two fundamentally different systems and understanding those differences is crucial for deciding which system (or what combination of the two systems) we wish to pursue.

[ 8 Dec 2008 ]