Discussion Forum > How is Mark?
Yes I wonder how he is doing too.
I sent him an email to two different addresses but I didn't get a response and he hasn't responded to the threat asking about him. I think it's safe to assume that he has more important things to attend to right now that require his attention whatever they may be. I find it remarkable how for so many years he has commented on so many posts on the most minute points of procedure.
For this month I am exploring some different methods. For many years I kept a long list and I have posted about it but I'm getting older and the rapid scanning of many pages is getting hard on my eyesight.
I sent him an email to two different addresses but I didn't get a response and he hasn't responded to the threat asking about him. I think it's safe to assume that he has more important things to attend to right now that require his attention whatever they may be. I find it remarkable how for so many years he has commented on so many posts on the most minute points of procedure.
For this month I am exploring some different methods. For many years I kept a long list and I have posted about it but I'm getting older and the rapid scanning of many pages is getting hard on my eyesight.
May 25, 2025 at 1:17 |
Mark H.

So I am using checklists for routines in the morning and at noon today and at night time. Also I am using a no list where I write down what I need to do for the next hour or so. I'm using a blank index card 5x8 and attaching it to a clipboard of that size. That seems to be working out well. There are usually some items that I don't get to. Usually I throw the card away. All of this reduces greatly the number of pages I use. However it is not so great for working on projects. It handles mostly routine items. I have tried to to vote one page for each project. With some success.
I do check back to this forum everyday but if I have been commenting a lot I feel like it will be better for me to wait for others to post.
I do check back to this forum everyday but if I have been commenting a lot I feel like it will be better for me to wait for others to post.
May 25, 2025 at 1:22 |
Mark H.

Thanks for your interest in my well-being. My silence has been due to to being severely ill with MDS (Myelodysplastic syndromes). I think I am supposed to be dead now but am still struggling on.
I've found your discussions very interesting - so keep it up!
I've found your discussions very interesting - so keep it up!
May 25, 2025 at 11:58 |
Mark Forster

Mark Forster:
I'm sorry to hear that. I wish you the very best and thank you for everything you created. You're an inspiration to me and many others
I'm sorry to hear that. I wish you the very best and thank you for everything you created. You're an inspiration to me and many others
May 25, 2025 at 12:30 |
Andreas Maurer

Thank you for replying Mark H.
I also want to use no list for my immediate concerns. Maybe a piece of A4 paper
I hope you are feeling better Mark Forster.
Thank you for taking the time to let us know how you are doing
I also want to use no list for my immediate concerns. Maybe a piece of A4 paper
I hope you are feeling better Mark Forster.
Thank you for taking the time to let us know how you are doing
May 25, 2025 at 12:30 |
Chino

Mark, I’m really sorry to hear this news.
It’s always interesting to read what others are doing with their systems on this site, but I genuinely miss your thinking and tinkering. I often refer to you as the artist of productivity - your approach has always stood out as more creative, more nuanced. Almost spiritual.
It’s always interesting to read what others are doing with their systems on this site, but I genuinely miss your thinking and tinkering. I often refer to you as the artist of productivity - your approach has always stood out as more creative, more nuanced. Almost spiritual.
May 25, 2025 at 19:25 |
avrum

I too am thankful to you Mark for telling us about how you are doing.
I am sure we all wish the best for you, and that you might have good health.
I am glad that you are reading the comments, and I hope you are enjoying them.
I am sure we all wish the best for you, and that you might have good health.
I am glad that you are reading the comments, and I hope you are enjoying them.
May 27, 2025 at 1:29 |
Mark H.

I too am thankful to you Mark for telling us about how you are doing.
I am sure we all wish the best for you, and that you might have good health.
I am glad that you are reading the comments, and I hope you are enjoying them.
I am sure we all wish the best for you, and that you might have good health.
I am glad that you are reading the comments, and I hope you are enjoying them.
May 27, 2025 at 1:30 |
Mark H.

It's very good indeed to hear from you again, Mark.
Best wishes for the future, and thank-you for all the resources and wisdom on this site.
Best wishes for the future, and thank-you for all the resources and wisdom on this site.
May 27, 2025 at 7:12 |
Chris Cooper

Good to hear from you again Mark and best wishes for your health.
I must have been following this blog and your books now for about 15 years or more. This is a large chunk of my professional career, and you had a major impact on how I approach my work.
I must have been following this blog and your books now for about 15 years or more. This is a large chunk of my professional career, and you had a major impact on how I approach my work.
May 28, 2025 at 4:51 |
Nico_Sydney

If you read this Mark, thanks for this site and all your ideas. I pray God's blessings for you.
May 28, 2025 at 15:31 |
Alan Baljeu

Mark, praying for you. Like so many, I am grateful for all your work and the commitment you’ve made to helping us. Thank you!
May 30, 2025 at 11:22 |
Melanie Wilson

Mark, wishing you better health!
I have you in my prayers.
I have you in my prayers.
June 19, 2025 at 14:52 |
Manuel Gurrola

Hope you feel better soon, Mark. Take care.
June 22, 2025 at 0:04 |
Naveen

Do we have news about Mark and how is he doing?