about
Proven by life
The Pilot Method is the result of 15 years of testing and searching for the best approach.
When you're obsessed with productivity tools
The topic of personal productivity has fascinated me since childhood. I loved diaries, notebooks, and various planning methods. I created my first diary at the age of 12 or 13 and was extremely proud of it.
The Pilot method emerged from my own need after years of experimenting and exploring various approaches and methods from other authors. I completed Stephen Covey’s course „The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.“ For several years, I used and adapted David Allen’s GTD method, as well as Leo Babauta’s ZTD. Exploring productive methods and bringing new forms of their application into practice truly excites me.
Start of CLEVER MINDS
Around 2010, I developed my own method, which I named Pilot (originally Life Pilot). My approach combines various elements that are familiar and accessible to users. These elements are organized into a logical whole that works in both analog (paper) and digital forms. This has been validated by over 15 years of use.
This method was at the inception of the Czech diary brand CLEVER MINDS, which produces and sells a range of notebooks and diaries that I have authored. One of the most successful is the Pilot.
Asana as a Digital Solution
In 2020, we became an official certified partner of the Asana application and began using this method as a fundamental approach not only to personal but also team priorities.
We continue to refine and improve the method in its digital application, while CLEVER MINDS has been producing and selling these successful notebooks for over 10 years.