[tool intro: Monosnap] the most user friendly screenshot-taking software in the world!

(Disclaimer: Not paid by Monosnap. Opinions below are my own.)

Requirement for my screenshot tool: (ordered by importance)

1. universal shortcut: not application dependent but can be used anywhere within the computer to capture screenshots
2. layered annotation: annotations on screenshot can be modified even after adding different modifications on the screenshot
3. shareable: the shortest effort made to share a unique link of the screenshot 
4. cross-platform: both PC and Mac need to be supported
5. short link: the software provides a short link like bit.ly 
6. free: free version meets the above requirement 
7. redaction for privacy: convenient access to redaction tool exists

How I use the software:

- settings: 

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Things to improve

• add a shortcut to the Rectangle annotation tool for even faster access
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[productivity: my takeaway] after watching "Manage your time like a Google Pro | Calendar | The Apps Show"

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSvnq3r2bcU
post from Google Apps for Work: https://apps.google.com/learn-more/make-time.html
post from Medium: https://medium.com/@googleforwork/one-googler-s-take-on-managing-your-time-b441537ae037#.8v410ykyg

2 things I learned:
1. The Weekly Pulse - research result: "Energy starts low on Monday when you come out of the weekend and it peaks on Tuesday and Wednesday and it comes back down through the end of the week." - actionable example: on Mondays, plan week and set goals for the week; on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, make time for creative and GTD; on Thursdays, reach agreement with people (e.g., 1:1's, meetings for consensus); on Fridays, write expense reports, purchase orders, and attend compliance training 2. Description and Meeting Notes Attachment - Description: add "OWNER: (who will lead this meeting?)", "TYPE: (decision/1:1/informal catch up/etc.)", and "PURPOSE: (what's the goal or outcome? is any prep required?)" - Meeting Notes: "date of the meeting," "thoughts from the team (things attendees want to mention)", and "updates (room for updates or collaboration efforts that people are working on)"