The mouse is simply not quick enough. Any computer whizkid will tell you that keyboard shortcuts are where it is at. They will increase your ability to get things done on your computer while reducing the clumsy time spent switching hands from typing mode to mousing mode. (And they have the added benefit of mitigating some of the wrist discomfort I have been experiencing from using the mouse all day.)
The problem is that they are a pain to learn initially. Luckily, this problem is easily solved. Using the Dymo labeler I purchased to label files in my GTD system, I created a bunch of tiny labels and placed them on the appropriate keys corresponding to the shortcuts I wanted to learn. Now, a quick glance at my keyboard and I am instantly reminded that I should be using ctrl+t to open a new firefox tab rather than resorting to my mouse.
A full list of keyboard shortcuts for Windows.
OR if, like myself you are a MAC person, look here.
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