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PTPL stands for Plain Text; Paper, Less. It’s a reflection of my philosophy that important digital information should always be stored in plain text, and that using less paper in an intentional, sustainable way is better than being “paperless”.
I encourage the intentional use of the tools before us, both digital and analog. You don’t get a medal for being paperless, but it’s worth considering using less paper when digital tools can do the job better (and vice versa).
Back in May 2022 I started writing a weekly missive to share my enthusiasm for productivity and plain text. It’s called the Plain Text; Paper, Less Productivity Digest. I can see myself continuing to write on the topic until I run out of things to say, or until episode 999 — whichever comes first.
Past and present issues live here.
Early PTPLs reflect where I was at that time and are in many cases not where I’m at today. I keep them around as a record of where I’ve been, and of the thinking that led to where I am today.
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