An article by Ulrike Hudelmaier<\/p>\n
What’s better than a great timer? Two great timers! <\/p>\n
Especially if, like me, you have a soft spot for well-thought-out and innovative planning systems.<\/p>\n
So I recently bought the X47 in both the large (A5) and small (A6) sizes, and I\u2019m really excited about them. Although I\u2019m now straying from my previous routine of always jotting down all my data, ideas, and notes in a small, handy format and always having everything with me, I get the impression that the switch is worth it\u2014because both formats are interchangeable to a certain extent and complement each other. <\/p>\n
With the A5-sized planner, I can write much better at my desk than I can in mini-planner formats. I carry the small A6 one in my pocket to jot down any flashes of inspiration and appointments in the monthly layout. Working on paper has turned out to be extremely practical. I did try electronic solutions right from the very beginning (of course\u2014it\u2019s a weakness of mine; see above), but it\u2019s just not the same. What you write down by hand really \u201csticks\u201d in your brain\u2014quite unlike what you type. And I\u2019m convinced it\u2019s processed better and leads to more creative results. <\/p>\n
So now, the X47. We don’t usually do any advertising here, but this time it’s a little different\u2014because this system is more than worthy of a technology center. <\/p>\n
It was created by a founder from Saarbr\u00fccken, who first brought the idea to market in 2002: Even as a college student, Matthias B\u00fcttner was annoyed by the large, space-wasting ring-binder mechanisms in conventional planners (which, because they\u2019re strictly designed for right-handed people, have have been a source of frustration) and developed a system with an external rail and permanently bound booklets that snap into a spring mechanism. The whole thing comes in handcrafted leather covers and is entirely \u201cmade in Germany\u201d\u2014well, not quite; the spring bars come from Switzerland. <\/p>\n
The calendar system that goes with it is well thought out and doesn’t restrict me\u2014I’ve tried out quite a few different approaches over the years and, for about 10 years now, have settled on my own personal system of “radical simplification,” which is very well supported by the X47’s weekly calendar.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve been in touch with Matthias B\u00fcttner and his team quite a bit lately, mostly by email, but also by phone. I really appreciated their prompt responses and the interesting discussions about the product and our approach\u2014not to mention the fast deliveries. That\u2019s what great customer service looks like! <\/p>\n
My awesome timer is the result of an innovative startup founded by dedicated people in a very challenging market environment. That makes it even more fun to use! <\/p>\n
For more information: www.x47.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
An article by Ulrike Hudelmaier What’s better than a … <\/p>\n