Instead of saying no to a request (from our boss, our employees, our spouse or our children), we can create a wish list and add the request to the list. When appropriate, we can sit down with the people involved, review the list and the resources at hand, and let them help in the decision making process.
ON THE PALMTOP
We can use NoteTaker to set up our wish list. In NoteTaker, press (MENU) File New and enter the name of the file you want. (We'll use TYLER.NDB for our mythical son Tyler.) Press (F10) (OK).
Now each time Tyler asks for a new this or that, rather than say no, we can put it on the wish list for his next birthday or Christmas. To do this, press (F2) (Add) and enter the title of the request in the Title field (e.g. Screaming Batman Power Unicycle and Rocket Launcher). Next, press (F3) (Note) and enter the price, store or catalog where it can be found, and any other information you will need in the future.
When his birthday or Christmas rolls around, get out Tyler's wish list, and review the possibilities with him. Talk over the resources at hand, and let Tyler make the decision. Items not purchased this time can be left on the list for future opportunities rather than discarded.
Other uses for NoteTaker wish lists
You can use NoteTaker wish lists for requests from your boss (resources
available can also be time), your employees (purchases for the department,
days off, etc.), your spouse and even yourself.