Over the years, through engineering school and starting my career as an aircraft designer I've always tinkered with ways to manage my life to get the most done in very little time. You can make detailed lists, fill in Google calendars to make use of every second of your life, and even stick post-it notes in obvious places so you see the right thing at the right time. I've tried all of these, and they all have one thing in common: they're a fad.